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NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... Zwart said the insurer is incredibly proud to receive the award again. "It's a powerful endorsement from advisers that our focus on service, underwriting expertise and platform efficiency is delivering real value and continues to make a meaningful difference ...

M&A is not a 'scattergun' approach: AZ NGA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Since completing its first-ever deal over a decade ago, AZ NGA has completed more than 200 transactions but each of them carries the same purpose to scaling the advice platform, which isn't a "scattergun" approach, AZ NGA group chief executive Paul ...

JANA appoints inaugural chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... oversight." "JANA has built strong investment capability grounded in rigorous research and thoughtful portfolio construction. "My focus will be to provide leadership across the investment function, build on the depth already in place, and ensure we continue ...

Australia's economic growth lays far beyond capitals

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... box of what got Sydney and Melbourne popular over the years, and what other cities are doing internationally to bring in focus, is what they need to do," Rosen continued. "Because there's a key opportunity where we've got this window at the moment ...

ASX announces interim chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... David Clark said Yip's institutional knowledge and operational experience would support the organisation as it maintains focus on delivering stable and well governed markets. "The board is committed to ensuring a smooth transition and maintaining ...

Evolution Trustees names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... capability," he said. Moving forward, Norman has set his eyes on scaling the business by allocating resources accordingly. "Our focus is on maintaining the momentum we have built by continuing to invest in our people, operations, systems and processes," ...

APRA warns super trustees over AI adoption

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... use cases, alongside limited transparency in AI tools embedded in broader software platforms. APRA said its supervisory focus will intensify with potential enforcement action where entities fail to adequately manage AI related risks in line with their ...

IFM expands UK presence with acquisitions

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
IFM Investors will obtain 100% ownership of UK-based Nala Renewables and Briggs Equipment UK through two separate transactions. Currently visiting the UK with several superannuation funds, IFM Investors announced the acquisitions to further enhance ...

Insignia Financial delists from ASX

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... ownership of a company that plays a critical role in securing Australians' long-term financial well-being. Our core focus is on investing to improve outcomes for members and advisers." Chu said CC Capital has a strong conviction in Insignia's ...

Inflation skyrockets in March, RBA hike almost certain

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... likely to sustain upward pressure on inflation, keeping the RBA hawkish. We expect a hawkish hike in May," Chong said. "The focus will be on the updated forecasts in the Statement of Monetary Policy, particularly the near-term OCR path. Markets are currently ...