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Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... biggest assets many of us accumulate in our lifetimes - the people talking about it should be appropriately qualified." Cbus chief executive Kristian Fok welcomed Longo's call and said business models that combine high-pressure sales tactics and the ...

Iress inks partnership to embed AI across platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... that avoids high-risk replatforming. It said clients will begin to see the benefits in the second half of 2026. Iress group chief executive and managing director Andrew Russell said: "Our partnership with Thoughtworks is a deliberate step to accelerate ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... members are women, many working in health and community services, dedicating themselves to looking after others," HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said. "Providing access to appropriate, affordable insurance cover is a critical offering that can give ...

First Sentier launch Active Cash Fund Active ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... enables access to competitive rates and diversified liquidity sources across varying market environments. First Sentier Group chief executive Harry Moore said the business continues to assess additional ETF opportunities as investor preferences evolve. ...

Ten Cap appoints inaugural distribution lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... joining from Colonial First State, has been appointed to the newly created role. He will be based in Sydney and will report to chief executive Jason Todd. Cheika is Ten Cap's second hire since the firm's launch in February 2025, following Mark ...

Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective obligations. ...

RBA hikes rates, suggests more to come

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... delivered last year and the cash rate is now in-line with its peak during the post-COVID-19 pandemic tightening phase. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham said the move marks a difference from other global central banks. "The fact that the RBA has been ...

DigiCo offloads US asset for $1bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... the assets and will keep investors informed on the developments. On the fresh sale of the Chicago asset, DigiCo interim chief executive Chris Maher said it will help strengthen the balance sheet to ensure funding for the SYD1 project, which DigiCo said ...

Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... disability claims and one in five income protection claims, placing sustained pressure on insurers and government programs. CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt said the system was not designed to oversee the scale and nature of mental health related ...

Alter Domus to acquire MSC Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... leadership and operational changes last year, including the appointment of Shelley Brown to become second-in-command as chief operating officer. Adam Swanwick was named as general manager of risk and compliance, while Sheridan Handley assumed the role ...