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APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Fiducian

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... available to members on its platform. The step by the regulator follows a thematic review of Fiducian's investment governance, strategic planning and member outcomes practices. It identified deficiencies in its onboarding practices for new investment ...

APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... capital requirements for longevity products, APRA said it will introduce additional risk controls with respect to the governance, reporting and asset composition of the longevity product portfolio. Taking the AILP approach also "better reflects the long-term ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... aligns with regulatory requirements, member-first principles, and our operational framework - while maintaining strong governance, compliance, and sustainability standards." Hostplus did not respond to Financial Standard 's question regarding guardrails ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Cameron said he is delighted to have Symons joining the fund. "Luke is known for his commercial discipline, strong governance, digital focus, and unwavering commitment to improving member outcomes - qualities that make him an excellent fit for Equip ...

US private credit firm swoops in to save Star

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... returned to the ASX around a month later and saw its share price plummet by close to 50%. The report found there were "governance and cultural concerns" plaguing the casino operator. Earlier this month the governance issues culminated in the Federal ...

Akambo ventures into asset consulting, makes first hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... role. Akambo has launched Vertex Investment Services, which partners with advice businesses to strengthen investment governance, portfolio construction and mandate implementation. Through its affiliation with Akambo, Vertex provides access to institutional-quality ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... ASIC will be monitoring trustees continuously if they are maintaining active oversight and providing effect to the governance settings they have adopted. He also highlighted a member's choice is not an excuse to "displace" trustee responsibility, stating ...

Equip Super appoints acting chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... secretary in Meera French. French joined last month in the role, jumping across from Hostplus where she was head of legal, governance and resolutions. She oversees the legal, compliance, governance and company secretariat functions. She's previously ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... into the $2 trillion MIS sector off the back of the Shield and First Guardian disaster. This time, the focus is on governance and oversight of registered MISs used by retail investors, particularly how ASIC's role can be improved. Given that imposing ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... 13 for non-platform funds. Mercer said the volume difference requires distinct services, technology, and investment governance structures, as well as engagement models that reflect the tri-partite relationship between trustee, adviser and member. The ...