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CALI outlines Life Code changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... tailored support earlier to customers experiencing financial difficulties; access to a real person with the right knowledge to help during a claim; making it easier for First Nations peoples to find information and support; stronger privacy and safety ...

PPS Mutual creates new director of strategy role

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
PPS Mutual has created a new role of director of strategy to lead the life insurer's long-term strategy and identify opportunities to deliver ongoing value to members. Matthew Pilcher, who has been with the firm since 2014, was appointed in the role. ...

Lowe slams government spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... highly and consumption too lightly," he said. Lowe advocated for lower top marginal income tax rates and a higher GST to help lift investment and productivity. On housing, Lowe said dwelling construction had failed to keep pace with population growth ...

APRA flexes fresh powers, zeros in on trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... weaknesses in trustees' investment governance practices remain. Policy reform is needed to strengthen trustee accountability and help ensure members' interests remain at the centre of investment decisions." The investment governance changes would apply ...

UBS brings home new alternatives leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... several established financial institutions, including ABN AMRO Asia, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Nomura Securities. "Richard will help to drive UGA's distribution efforts working closely with Wayne Gordon, head of advisory and sales global wealth management ...

Bravura unveils APAC leaders, secures $100m for global push

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
The ASX-listed technology solutions provider has appointed two new Asia Pacific (APAC) directors, while securing a $100 million senior facility from HSBC to continue its global push. Nicole Kennedy has been promoted to managing director, APAC, based ...

CFS launches retirement income optimiser

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
... "Retirement is not a single decision made at one point in time. By giving members more options before they retire, we can help them approach those decisions with greater confidence and support advisers in delivering advice that reflects each client's ...

Ironbark raises $256m from global investment firm

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
... partner with exceptional businesses and management teams where we believe our capital, capabilities and global network can help support their long-term ambitions. "Ironbark has built a differentiated financial services platform of significant scale ...

SIAA replenishes board with appointments

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... on the board." Lykouras said "They have both built distinguished careers across the financial services industry and will help ensure SIAA continues to benefit from the insights of senior industry practitioners as we continue to advocate for our members." ...

Third of Aussies think retirement will be funded by inheritance: Natixis

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2026
... Retirement Index (GRI) - Australians remain "uncertain" about their financial future but remain reluctant to reach out for help. Australia maintained its position in the top 10 for global retirement security, trailing Norway, Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland ...