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Medibank (ASX:MPL) reports steady growth and reaffirmed FY26 outlook. Despite rising health cost inflation, the insurer saw a 25% surge in policyholder growth.

Gentrack Group (ASX:GTK) has issued a market update revealing a strategic pivot towards global leadership and long-term expansion.

Westpac (ASX:WBC) reported a statutory net profit of $3.4 billion, a figure that represents a 3% increase on the first half of 2025.

Sigma Healthcare (ASX:SIG), via Chemist Warrehouse, secured a majority stake in the London-based Greenlight Healthcare chain.

State Street Chairman and CEO Ron O'Hanley discusses the company's strategic approach to the exploding ETF market, 'episodic' M&A, and the impacts of geopolitical risks in the markets. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.

Guggenheim Partners Investment Management CIO Anne Walsh discusses the outlook for the equity, oil and fixed income markets. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Walsh sees an extended Iran conflict as the big risk to markets and predicts one more Federal Reserve rate cut this year.

Pimco President Christian Stracke discusses the firm's expansion of its international business. Speaking at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, Stracke says international clients are seeking to diversify away from US markets amid geopolitical shifts.

Former CFTC Commissioner and current Kalshi board member Brian Quintenz discusses the evolving landscape of prediction markets and how federally regulated prediction markets and state-regulated sports books can coexist. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.

Morgan Stanley Co-President Dan Simkowitz discusses current market conditions, AI financing, and a solid dealmaking backdrop fueling a 'resurgence' in M&A. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.

BNY CEO Robin Vince discusses the impacts of AI on business, including product improvement, operational efficiency, and providing cost cutting for clients. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.

Pretium CEO Don Mullen discusses the impacts of the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, home construction capital drying up, and the need to speed up homebuilding. He talks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.

Janus Henderson CEO Ali Dibadj says the firm is "energized" about the Trian deal, which will allow for investment in technology and AI to improve performance. He also talks about plans to launch US ETF products in the global market. He speaks with Katie Greifeld and Romaine Bostick at the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California.