Finance JournalistFinance journalist at Grafa with years of experience covering Asia-Pacific financial markets at S&P Global, Mortgage Ezy, and GMA Network.
Lazard (NYSE:LAZ) reported preliminary assets under management of approximately $284.7 billion as of June 30, 2026, reflecting market gains, currency movements and the acquisition of a controlling interest in Elaia Partners.
Cape Town police seized luxury cars with fake licence plates during raids linked to an alleged cryptocurrency fraud investigation.
Progmat has moved more than ¥452 billion in tokenised securities to an Avalanche (CRYPTO:AVAX) blockchain network.
Brent crude futures rose 4% to above $79 per barrel in Asian trading after renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and claims of disruption around the Strait of Hormuz increased concerns about global oil supply.
McLaren Minerals (ASX:MML) has completed its 2026 drilling programme at the McLaren deposit, tracking 11,568m.
Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE:FERG) agreed to acquire FWI Holdings, the parent company of FloWorks, from Wynnchurch Capital in a cash transaction valuing FloWorks at approximately $1.6 billion in enterprise value.
Kraken is launching an AI investing assistant that suggests investments based on each user's goals, risk level and financial profile.
Minerals explorer Noronex (ASX:NRX) has executed an agreement to acquire the 25.9 million tonne Sleitat Tin Project in Alaska.
The ACCC introduces new consumer data right rules requiring non-bank lenders to share interest rates and fees from Nov. 9.
Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) held above US$1,800 for three straight days as large investors bought about 11,306 ETH worth US$20.6 million.
