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ASX expected to dip as AI rally lifts Wall Street, ANZ posts $1.9bn profit
Australian markets face a softer open following a Wall Street rally driven by strong AI earnings, while ANZ reports a $1.9 billion quarterly profit.
Macquarie Group names Greg Ward CEO as Shemara Wikramanayake to retire
Greg Ward will become Macquarie Group's next CEO when Shemara Wikramanayake steps down in November 2026. The move follows Wikramanayake's 40-year career at the bank, during which the firm's market valuation grew significantly.
Macquarie's high profile CEO Wikramanayake to retire, replaced by bank veteran
Shemara Wikramanayake is stepping down as Macquarie CEO, with internal veteran Greg Ward appointed to succeed her to provide continuity in the firm's strategy.