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Clime names new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
Clime Investment Management has appointed a new chair who serves in several executive and board positions, including overseeing NESS Super. Paul Lahiff is the new independent non-executive chair of the ASX-listed firm effective immediately. Lahiff is ...

AFM, PGIM announce exit from Qld retirement village developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... Cathy Marcus said the appointment reflects a natural transition into the next phase of growth. "David is an accomplished leader and investor, with strong business acumen and a clear focus on delivering for our clients", Marcus said. "His proven track ...

Former ASIC deputy chair Crennan steps in as York St Capital chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
York St Capital has appointed former ASIC deputy chair Daniel Crennan as chair. York St Capital is a Melbourne-based multi-asset investment firm focused on digital assets, commodities and real estate. It has recently expanded its presence into the United ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has announced three new C-suite appointments. In two newly created roles, Deborah Jenkins has been appointed chief customer officer and Stevie-Ann Dovico has been appointed chief technology officer. ...

ASX outlines upcoming plans to 'rebuild confidence'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
The ASX submitted its Commitment Plan in response to the ASIC Inquiry Panel's Interim Report, outlining what it will focus on to transform and rebuild confidence to support its reset as Australia's critical market infrastructure. The submission is in ...

US and Israel strike Iran: What it means for investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... States and Israel over the weekend, after talks between the US and Iran over nuclear capabilities broke down. Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was among those killed in the conflict, and Iran has retaliated with strikes across the Middle ...

Perpetual sees 349% profit jump

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
Perpetual has reported a 349% jump in net profit after tax to $53.9 million in the first half. It posted a jump of 12% in underlying profit to $112.7 million and delivered $60 million in annualised savings and is on track to achieve the targeted $70-$80 ...

GBST aims to capitalise on innovation with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
GBST has named an AI transformation lead to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) across its global operations and product suite. Based in Sydney, Jai Swaminathan has joined the digital solutions provider in the newly created role ...

Regal profits rise 65%, Pacific Current reports $11.7m loss

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Regal Partners has delivered a full-year normalised net profit after tax (NPAT) of $160.5 million, up 65% from the year prior. In the year to 31 December 2025, Regal saw funds under management (FUM) increase 16% to $20.9 billion, supported by strong ...

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
Following the demise of the Shield and First Guardian master funds, regulatory pressure and being blacklisted from several platforms, Sequoia Financial Group is now reviewing the viability of InterPrac Financial Planning. Sequoia managing director and ...