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Ausbil sees AI, critical minerals driving next growth cycle

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... 2026 oil disruption linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, is driving greater investment in energy security, defence, critical minerals and domestic manufacturing. "The themes of energy and defence security have only been underscored, as ...

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... are genuinely tied to the space economy. This is what separates a true thematic exposure from traditional aerospace and defence indices," Leung said. "The index captures the full value chain, from launch systems and satellite infrastructure through to ...

ART backs Queensland space company with $14m investment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... through its Bowen Orbital Spaceport in North Queensland and provides satellite and launch services to commercial, civil and defence customers. The investment has been made through ART's private equity mandate with QIC, one of Australia's largest institutional ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... revenue for the association. The revenue will be re-invested to enhance services, including the establishment of an adviser defence fund, AIOFP said. FPS will be majority owned by AIOFP, with former director of Elevate Investment Managers Arthur Naoumidis ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... noise here and what is signal. We know that geopolitics is becoming more of a factor in markets," she said, pointing to defence and warfare as some key drivers. Then there is the case of the US government. "Unfortunately, I don't think that the tribal ...

QIC Ventures helps raise $25m for defence tech company

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
QIC Ventures has led the $25 million raise for homegrown defence technology manufacturer Arkeus, which can detect targets eight times further than competitors. Arkeus is used by the Australian Army and US Department of Defense, also known as the US ...

Spheria launches active ETF for small caps fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... longer-term implications as he alluded to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. "Russia's invasion of Ukraine accelerated defence spending and European energy diversification. The Iran conflict is now doing the same for global energy self-sufficiency ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... companies were the standout category at a 36.7% total return, driven by exposure to the energy, communication services, and defence sectors. Meantime, net cash flow from investments increased 15.4% to $334 million (from $290m), driven by strong trading ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... fast-track Australia's participation in Horizon Europe - a seven-year initiative for sustainable development - and enhance our defence industry capabilities. Commenting, SMC chief executive Misha Schubert explained how super funds can tap into these ...

Fixed income becoming an ETP staple: Rainmaker

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... war in Iran has seen Australian investors increasing their allocations to domestic equities, energy exposures and global defence companies. "In periods of heightened uncertainty, Australia's defensive market can provide a safe haven for domestic ...
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