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HUB24 hires head of retail distribution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... distribution. HUB24 executive general manager of platform growth Matt Willis said the appointment would support the firm's focus on strengthening relationships with advisers and improving client outcomes. The move comes as platform providers increasingly ...

ART, Mubadala back CBRE's infrastructure platform

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... further expands Mubadala's infrastructure exposure in the United States, a key market for it. "The investment aligns with our focus on key infrastructure at the intersection of digital connectivity and energy systems. We look forward to working alongside ...

Platinum Asset Management awards back-office mandate to Apex Group

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... increasing demand from fund managers seeking to outsource registry and administration capabilities. "As managers continue to focus on efficiency, investor experience and access to timely data, there is a growing appetite for solutions that are more integrated ...

Fintech AUDC hires former UBS director, expands senior team

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... former director at UBS. The Melbourne-based firm has named Jason Beale as its new head of product and operations, with a focus on expanding the group's institutional base. Beale joined last month after spending four years as head of product at Tokyo-based ...

Magellan confirms job losses

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
Magellan has confirmed "a number of roles" will be impacted after it outsourced its global equities strategy earlier this week. The Magellan Global Fund - Open Class Units - Active ETF (ASX: MGOC) and the Magellan Global Fund Hedged investment strategy ...

BNP Paribas expands APAC presence with new appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
BNP Paribas has appointed Gary O'Brien as head of financial intermediaries and corporates (FI&C) client line for securities services in Asia Pacific, effective immediately. Based in Australia, O'Brien will report to Franck Dubois, head of Asia Pacific ...

First Sentier launch Active Cash Fund Active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
First Sentier has launched a new active cash exchange-traded fund on the ASX, responding to strong investor demand for defensive and income-focused strategies. The First Sentier Active Cash Fund Active ETF, trading under ticker FSCF, provides investors ...

JANA hires general manager, wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
The asset consultant picked BT's former managed accounts lead to head up its wealth division. JANA Investment Advisers has appointed Zac Leman to the newly created position of general manager, wealth. Leman was most recently head of managed accounts ...

DigiCo offloads US asset for $1bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... also taken on the role in mid-2025 when Damon Reid stepped down as chief executive to become chief operating officer and "focus on operational execution and delivery" across the Australian portfolio. Maher is also the managing director - head of digital ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... custodian looks to deepen engagement with asset owners and accelerate growth across the region. Based in Melbourne, Sara will focus on strengthening Northern Trust's asset owner proposition, working closely with institutional investors, consultants ...