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Strategic simplification lifts ClearView's profits

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... cost-to-income ratio (down 1.7% to 17.9%). It will also build a digital front-end that offers a multi-device single view of the customer and seamless back-end integration, with the first phase currently scheduled to roll out in the second half. The result ...

AFCA receives record complaints in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... this is a pivotal moment for the financial services sector to lift standards and deliver more consistent, accessible and customer-focused outcomes for their customers," Locke said.

Iress sticks to simplification plan, will consider "bona fide" takeover bids

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... segments," Iress said. Iress said it will continue to advance its strategy of product-led execution, capital discipline and customer focus in 2026. It expects FY26 revenue to be in the range of $520-$528 million with cash EBITDA of $116-$123 million ...

Zurich Financial Services to acquire ClearView

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... ClearView's established in-market product and advice relationships and represents a clear opportunity to develop the customer experience and competitive offering in the Australian life insurance market."

Product showcase: Strength amid noise

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... mission-critical, deeply embedded enterprise software companies. These are systems that are difficult to replace, essential to customer operations, and typically have strong, contracted recurring revenue." The software sector is evolving rapidly and ...

Betashares hires marketing chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... projected to exceed $400 billion. Betashares founder and chief executive Alex Vynokur said Herlihy's experience building customer-focused brands made her an excellent addition. "We're excited to welcome Elaine as we strengthen our brand, marketing ...

HUB24 posts record HY inflows, advisers on platform jump by 8%

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
HUB24 has reported a profit of $59.7 million in the first half of the financial year, up 80% from the previous year, and more than $10 billion in net inflows. It will pay a fully franked interim dividend of 36 cents per share for the period, doubling ...

Netwealth reports HY loss after $100m payment to First Guardian victims

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
Netwealth has reported a half year net loss of $2.2 million after refunding more than $100 million to victims of the First Guardian Master Fund collapse. Excluding the First Guardian expense, Netwealth said net profit after tax would have grown 19.9% ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... Australian and New Zealand retail operations, general manager, human resources at St George Bank, and most recently chief customer and engagement officer in Westpac's consumer and business banking division. The appointment completes Acenda's leadership ...

Macquarie Asset Management to acquire Qube

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... continue that evolution while maintaining our strong track record of enhancing supply chains and delivering outstanding customer service." MAM co-head of infrastructure for Asia Pacific Ani Satchcroft added: "MAM has extensive experience in developing ...