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ASX launches first Australian bond and credit index futures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... development of Australia's fixed income market," Sinclair said. Fateen Sharaby, head of index derivatives, Bloomberg Index Services Limited, said the Bloomberg AusBond indices had long been important benchmarks for Australian fixed income investors. ...

AMP North appoints head of strategic growth

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
AMP North has appointed Emma Kirk as head of strategic growth, marking her return to the financial services giant after two decades. Kirk previously spent 10 years with the group, holding roles within AMP Financial Planning and AMP Adviser Services ...

Second bidder emerges for Equity Trustees

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2026
... It also failed to act in the best financial interests of its members, do all things necessary to ensure the financial services covered by its AFSL were provided efficiently, honestly and fairly. ASIC also alleges it increased exposure to Shield by members ...

Perpetual hit with double whammy redemption, impairment

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... finalisation of the company's financial statements. Perpetual will release in its FY26 results on August 27. The financial services group recently rejected EQT's $22.50 share takeover proposal, saying it does not reflect the value of the business. ...

ASIC draws parallels between ASX and super trustee failures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... super trustees. "Both have had failings that have impacted the public's confidence in their ability to provide critical services," Constant said. "And in both cases, these failings are the result of whole-of-business issues, which took years to develop ...

Federal Court confirms Netwealth's First Guardian failures

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
The Federal Court has declared Netwealth Superannuation Services and Netwealth Investments contravened the Corporations Act in relation to the First Guardian Master Fund. ASIC commenced proceedings against Netwealth after accepting a court enforceable ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
Zurich Financial Services Australia has completed its acquisition of ClearView Wealth, with the insurer now the registered holder of all ClearView shares. The scheme of arrangement was approved by ClearView shareholders on 27 July 2026 and by the Supreme ...

First Sentier awards mandate to Northern Trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... the First Sentier Investors Global Umbrella Fund, providing custody, depositary, fund accounting and transfer agency services. It has also been named fund administrator for the First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds, a Singapore unit trust. Northern ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
From the advice sector to super funds, reactions to the sweeping reforms announced by the minister for financial services Daniel Mulino have been broad. Industry superannuation funds have welcomed financial advice reforms announced yesterday, which ...

HESTA appoints new heads of risk and finance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... served as chief risk officer since September 2023. Haviland brings over 25 years' experience in banking, financial services and superannuation, specialising in risk, assurance and governance. "James's technical expertise and depth of experience ...