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Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... in shaping the fund's governance culture. "We give our heartfelt thanks to Ian for his unwavering dedication, member focus and the genuine care he has shown throughout his time at Aware Super," Stewart said. "Ian's leadership has had a lasting ...

Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... ability to remain resilient and manage liquidity pressures amid severe, multi-dimensional stress scenarios is an area of focus that APRA and ASIC want superannuation funds to improve. Recent roundtables hosted by APRA and ASIC heard the importance of ...

Zenith bolsters research, investment capabilities with new hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... methodology and our clients," Higgins said. "He returns with a broader perspective on the institutional market and a sharper focus on private markets, which adds a valuable dimension to our income research capability. This is a newly created role and ...

ASX to pay $23m, admits misrepresentation over CHESS replacement

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... added that the project is now on "firmer footing" and highlighted the decision to settle the matter reflects the desire to focus on future developments. "We will continue the reset across the group, informed by the findings of the ASIC Inquiry report ...

Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... "zero-touch administration" model, with more than 99% of transactions processed without human intervention. The company's focus on digital advice has emerged as a key growth area as regulators continue to push funds to improve retirement outcomes under ...

Investors pile into income ETFs amid upcoming tax changes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... increasingly turning to income focused exchange traded funds (ETFs) as proposed changes to capital gains tax (CGT) sharpen the focus on after tax returns, according to new data from Global X ETFs. The ETF provider's latest monthly market report found ...

Quinbrook appoints Australian lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
Energy transition infrastructure investor Quinbrook has appointed Tim Horneman as region leader for Australia, formalising his responsibility for the firm's local investment activities and business operations. The appointment strengthens Quinbrook's ...

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
The former chief operating officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has joined C1 Capital Group as chief investment and operating officer. Tim Buskens has assumed the role at C1 Capital Group, which is a housing fund manager ...

AustralianSuper exec takes on chief executive role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... as the leadership experience needed to drive execution and growth," Gillam said. "Nick is also strongly aligned with our focus on delivering great projects and outstanding investments, with clients at the centre of everything we do. His track record ...

Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
Invesco has launched the Invesco Global Enhanced Equity Fund, with the aim of providing Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record and more than $16 billion in assets under management globally. Invesco ...