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Apex takes on Mercer's NZ fund admin business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... group's evolving operating model and providing data, technology and digital delivery services across the region. Apex Group chief executive Peter Hughes said New Zealand remained a key market within the firm's regional expansion plans. "Australasia is ...

Kudu continues Australian expansion with fresh investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... founded AFPG with a commitment to delivering high-quality advice to our clients, and that will not change." Meanwhile, Kudu co-chief investment officer and partner Chris Shin explained the appeal of the transaction and why Australia continues to position ...

KPMG details action plan to address whistleblower probe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... responsibilities. Two audit partners, Paul Rogers and Eileen Hoggett, are also leaving the firm. This follows the resignation of KPMG chief executive Andrew Yates along with the national managing partner of audit and assurance Julian McPherson from their ...

Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... charging around 0.9% p.a., Vanguard found members may overpay without realising the long-term impact. Vanguard Australia chief of personal investor Renae Smith said rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures make it more important for retirement savings ...

First Sentier adds to C-suite, hires from Rabobank

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
First Sentier Group has appointed a former Rabobank executive as chief people officer. Belinda Webber will take on the role as the global asset manager continues to strengthen its leadership team and deepen its focus on talent and organisational performance. ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... renters, pulled up the ladder on first homebuyers, and let the 1% keep $33bn in tax breaks." In response, SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess was disappointed in the decision, claiming that LRBAs pose "no material risk" to the super system ...

Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... the next phase of our growth while maintaining the highest standards of service our investors expect," Global X Australia chief executive Alex Zaika said. "Global X has a leading position in thematic ETFs with ambitious growth plans across fixed income ...

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... trio ran an equivalent strategy at Tyndall and now operate as a dedicated and independent team within Bell, reporting to chief executive Michael Lovett. Johnston said the team applies a fundamental, long-only investment process, seeking high-quality ...

OKX Australia leadership changes hands

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
After nearly two years at the helm, OKX Australia chief executive Kate Cooper is stepping down from the top job. Making the announcement on LinkedIn, Cooper said she will formally transition out of the role on June 26. Cooper was the first appointed ...

SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... of their fellow Australians - simply because of their age, the work they do or who they are. That's just not fair," SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said. Schubert said extending super to carers would recognise the economic value of unpaid care while ...