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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 ...

Barings nabs Challenger's fixed income lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... global asset-based finance capability. "Corporate appointments like this reflect our ongoing investment in leadership, governance and platform depth as we continue to expand the franchise globally," he said. Moore added that Robinson's appointment ...

Aware Super hires from AustralianSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Jessica Xu Smyczynski has jumped from AustralianSuper to Aware Super as senior manager, asset governance. At Aware Super, she will play a central role in asset governance, supporting the fund's investment strategy while helping ensure robust oversight ...

Fund manager red flags founders' massive pay packages

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... equity-like returns, without having to perform or take any of the risk. CSL's chief executive Paul McKenzie and the corporate governance issues unfolding in the company over the past 18 months are an example. "Paul McKenzie, I don't know how long ...

Government looks to better define roles of regulators

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... touched on the public policy questions that have been raised by the Shield and First Guardian collapses. "One is around governance and accountability for managed investment schemes, and this is an issue which has been on the public agenda for a long ...

Ironbark brings businesses under one national banner

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... is about being the trusted home for Australians to get great advice, services and solutions, underpinned by strong governance and a fiduciary-led mindset." Founded in 2009 by former Deutsche Bank colleagues Chris Larsen and Brendan Carpenter, the firm ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... services at the absolute minimum cost. And with what we're hearing from ASIC and APRA in relation to retirement income governance, is that funds need to be spending money on it."

AWAG appoints first head of advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... and strategic acquisitions in the financial planning, wealth management and accounting arenas." "His experience in governance, compliance oversight and strategic risk management aligns strongly with AWAG's commitment to best practice advice standards ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... regulatory change and heightened expectations, Jason delivered transformational change ahead of schedule while strengthening governance, transparency and member trust." CareSuper chair Linda Scott said the award reflects Murray's commitment to members ...