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ASX to rejig corporate governance framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... principles, which include rejigging executive remuneration and board composition, to make them fit-for-purpose in the current environment in which ASX-listed entities operate in. The bourse has kicked off a public consultation on the fifth edition of ...

Family businesses turn to external chief executives: Deloitte

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... next generation being insufficiently qualified or lacking experience, difficulty in identifying a suitable successor and current leadership being reluctant to relinquish control. Richard Crookes Constructions managing director Jamie Crookes said a key ...

New alternative investment firm lands in Sydney

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
A pair of Remara directors, along with an iPartners private credit specialist, have joined forces to launch a new alternative investment firm, targeting an underserved segment across the private credit market. Timothy Wilson, Blake Velkovski and Haim ...

New 'high-risk' derivatives on the rise

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
An innovative financial product, known as perpetual futures contract (perps), are currently under the scope of the market regulator, spreading concerns that the "speculative" product may be unlawfully distributed towards retail investors. According ...

FSCP bans adviser over client advice failures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... failed to comply with the financial adviser Code of Ethics in relation to three clients. Despite finding there was no current financial loss suffered by clients, the panel said the seriousness of the misconduct and the potential impact in two clients' ...

Prime Value licence suspended over reporting failures

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... the day-to-day operation and management of its existing schemes, including the reinvestment of income distributions for current investors. The firm must also continue to comply with its ongoing licence obligations throughout the suspension period. Prime ...

Next Capital nabs Fujitsu's data centre platform

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
Australian private equity firm Next Capital is set to acquire the local data centre business of Fujitsu to create a new independent national data centre platform. With a completion date expected later this year, subject to customary conditions and approvals ...

ASIC cancels AFSL of Australian Fiduciaries

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
ASIC has cancelled the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of Queensland-based Australian Fiduciaries, which is currently in liquidation. This follows Australian Fiduciaries' inability to pay the amount determined by the Australian Financial ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... population, cost-of-living pressures are by far the most cited barrier to achieving financial goals (64%), followed by current income (37%) and debt (20%). Gen Z reported the highest levels of frustration about their financial situation (37%), just ahead ...

Eiger Capital co-founder flags retirement

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... in the process of merging, with the former set to be part of the newly formed entity Channel Group. It will be led by current Channel Capital managing director Glen Holding, with Fidante continuing to operate as a standalone brand. Challenger will also ...