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KPMG finds new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... over a decade and has stepped into his new roles effective immediately. KPMG independent chair Michael Ebeid said: "The board believes that John has the strong attributes required to be the firm's successful leader - including agility, courage and ...

ASX to rejig corporate governance framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... ASX is looking to modernise eight core corporate governance principles, which include rejigging executive remuneration and board composition, to make them fit-for-purpose in the current environment in which ASX-listed entities operate in. The bourse ...

Family businesses turn to external chief executives: Deloitte

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... who joins knows advancement is based on merit, supported by oversight from our independent directors," Crookes said. "The board now includes two external members who bring an outside perspective on governance and risk, which is invaluable as we focus ...

legalsuper appoints HESTA executive as CEO, names new CIO

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... years in management consulting and senior strategy roles with Booz & Company and the Commonwealth Bank." Mander said the board was particularly encouraged by Reilly's enthusiasm for leading a specialist fund. "We were particularly impressed with Stephen's ...

Perpetual rejects another EQT AB bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... revised indicative proposal and obtained advice from its financial and legal advisers in relation to it". The Perpetual board ultimately found it was "not in the best interests" of its shareholders. Perpetual added the offer came from Windflower, which ...

Brighter Super hires legal chief from crisis-hit Corporate Travel

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
Brighter Super has appointed Corporate Travel Management's group chief legal officer and company secretary as its incoming chief legal officer. Shelley Sorrenson is set to take on the role, effective September 21. On Friday, Corporate Travel informed ...

NGS Super names head of strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
NGS Super has appointed a former board member of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) as head of strategy, as the fund aims to strengthen its retirement offering. Nick Callil has joined NGS Super in the newly created role, bringing ...

Swedish PE giant sweetens offer bid for Perpetual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... Pitcher Partners chief investment officer Cameron Curko said he suspects a more meaningful premium is needed to see the board proceed given how deep value the stock has traded of late. "The EQT increased bid of 2% shows some scope for negotiation on ...

FAAA names new chair as David Sharpe prepares to step down

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) has appointed named its chair-elect following a board election process. Michelle Veitch will officially assume the role of chair after the 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in November, succeeding current ...

KKR joins consortium to acquire ASX-listed Steadfast

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... to pay $6 per share in cash, less any dividends or distribution declared or paid by Steadfast after June 5. The Steadfast board, however, noted there is still no guarantee that a binding agreement will be reached with the consortium and there is no certainty ...