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SMSFA appoints head of professional standards

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... accreditation, continuing professional development (CPD), professional conduct and stakeholder engagement. SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said: "Professional standards are fundamental to maintaining trust and confidence in the SMSF sector and Waller's ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... can be redesigned around recovery and return-to-work pathways and what a better model looks like. AIA Australia chief executive Damien Mu says the current model "can be quite reactive", with IP often starting after a member has been away from work for ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... share, unfranked, bringing the total dividends for FY26 to $1.22 per share. Commenting on the results, Perpetual chief executive and managing director Bernard Reilly said despite mixed market conditions FY26 wasa "positive year". "We delivered strong ...

GDG posts 21% profit rise as record inflows lift FUM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... governance support remained strong amid heightened governance and compliance expectations across the advice sector. GDG chief executive Grant Hackett said the group entered FY27 with momentum across its core business. "FY26 was another strong year for ...

MFG profit falls 47% as Barrenjoey lifts combined earnings

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... per share, representing 80% payout ratio based on the combined businesses' operating profit after tax. MFG chief executive David Benari described FY26 as a "transformational year" for the group. "The merger between MFG and Barrenjoey marks the beginning ...

Centrepoint takes control of QLD advice group

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... while SEQ's existing management and adviser team will remain responsible for day-to-day operations. Centrepoint chief executive John Shuttleworth said the acquisition would provide a succession pathway while preserving the business's existing relationships ...

American Century names APAC managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... excellent fit with the team." Stewart joins American Century from Dimensional Fund Advisors here he was previously an executive director, having co-founded DFA Australia in 1994. American Century said he brings a proven track record of helping advisers ...

Macquarie board rejects KPMG as auditor

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... discloses issues." KPMG said while this was a disappointing outcome, it respects the decision taken by Macquarie. KPMG chief executive John Sams said: "[The] announcement by Macquarie is a clear reminder that the consequences of our past failings are ...

BT Panorama hires long-serving Russell Investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
BT Panorama hired a long-serving Russell Investments executive to lead its managed accounts division. Tim Furlan is the new head of managed accounts at BT Panorama, stepping into the role vacated by Zac Leman in May. Furlan was most recently the managing ...

Bathla collapse rattles private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... Federal Budget and recent publicity concerning other, unrelated private credit managers," MA Financial Group joint chief executive Chris Wyke said. "These factors have the potential to influence investor sentiment and redemption activity but do not reflect ...