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Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... at reducing red tape and regulatory costs is encouraging, alongside reforms that incentivise business investment and innovation, such as making the instant asset write-off permanent," Birmingham said. "However, productivity reform must not be set and ...

Super funds welcome UK's Supers Unit to push investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... sophisticated pensions system," Whiteley said. UK has highlighted key projects in clean energy, infrastructure, housing and innovation as priority areas for investment. UK minister for investment Lord Stockwood said in an unstable world, Britain is providing ...

HUB24 hires head of retail distribution

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... Taggart touched on his eagerness to contribute to the team at HUB24: "HUB24 has built a strong reputation for service, innovation and collaboration with advisers. I'm looking forward to working closely with advisers to build on the strong access and ...

Iress inks partnership to embed AI across platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... manage client operations. "It strengthens our ability to deliver better outcomes for clients, while driving faster innovation, improving the speed of delivery and reducing the cost to serve. It also positions Iress to capture new long-term growth opportunities ...

JANA hires general manager, wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... sophisticated, institutional-quality capability that's delivered to meet their needs," JANA general manager of strategy and innovation Lauren O'Neill, whom Leman will report to, said. "Drawing on his deep understanding of the wealth and advice landscape ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
The insurers were recognised for excellence in adviser service and product innovation. At an event in Sydney last night, NEOS took home the 2026 Life Insurance Award for Excellence in Adviser Service, presented by Financial Standard. NEOS was selected ...

Canada launches first sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... Strong Fund will invest in key, strategic Canadian projects and companies, creating good-paying jobs, supercharging innovation, and keeping Canada competitive in a rapidly changing world," minister of finance and national revenue François-Philippe Champagne ...

UBS Global Wealth Management wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... Cancer Centre. As the fundraising arm of the hospital, its primary purpose is to accelerate the pace of discovery and innovation in the field of oncology. Funds raised by the foundation are directed towards supporting researchers and scientists at the ...

Macquarie sells stake in US utility provider

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... on strengthening the nation's critical energy infrastructure, building more resilient communities and accelerating innovation across the energy sector," Jenkins said. Cleco president and chief executive Bill Fontenot added: "With support from new partners ...

NGS Super exec to lead Russell's super business

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... part, Facer said: "I'm excited to join Russell Investments at a time of continued growth with our partner funds and innovation in our member offering." Facer's appointment comes as Russell Investments integrates Zurich's investment management ...