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HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... extensive experience across executive and chief executive roles, leading organisations, big and small, through complex regulatory, operational and investment environments to deliver better outcomes for members," Roxon said. Campo said she feels privileged ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... 200 closed out 2022 down more than 5%. Smith says the valuation technique is "extremely robust", especially given the regulatory requirements that have existed for some time in Europe. "When we launched our evergreen fund, we switched the frequency of ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

Treasury is seeking feedback on draft legislation that would give the Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) stronger regulatory powers and enable greater sanctions. The draft legislation proposes to introduce criminal penalties for unregistered tax return preparers ...

Australia is 'laissez-faire' on eligibility for semi-liquid investments: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... becoming increasingly acquainted with semi-liquid structures, the story is vastly different here in Australia due to its regulatory landscape, Morningstar said. Morningstar's Demystifying Semiliquid Fund Structures - An Asia-Pacific Perspective report ...

ASIC acts against another former FSGA adviser

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

An adviser that ASIC said was experienced enough to know better than to advise clients to invest in Shield and First Guardian has been banned for five years. Shane Monte Silva failed to act in certain clients' best interests when he told them to switch ...

Foreign resident CGT rules up for consultation

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 13 APR 2026

Treasury is tightening the rules around capital gains tax (CGT) to ensure foreign residents pay their fair share of tax in Australia. The draft law broadens and clarifies the definition of Taxable Australian Real Property (TARP) and introduces a definition ...

ASIC concerns over Interprac sale 'unfounded': Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... to progressing the transaction in an orderly and transparent manner, consistent with its contractual obligations and regulatory requirements," Sequoia said. Separately, Sequoia confirmed via the ASX that it has issued a formal apology to industry publication ...

Former Big Un chief pleads guilty to insider trading

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

Former chief executive of collapsed ASX-listed technology firm Big Un Richard Evans has pleaded guilty to one count of communicating inside information in Sydney District Court. Evans, formerly Evertz, gave inside information about Big Un to a shareholder ...

Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... switching is to "give consumers a bit more time to have a second thought". Mulino said Treasury is focused on putting more regulatory scrutiny around lead generators to ensure Australians aren't being pressured to make a decision that isn't in their ...

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... has made an absolutely stellar contribution over four decades, guiding teams through significant transformation and regulatory change, always with a strong focus on customers, our people and disciplined execution," Vernon said. "Most recently, as head ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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