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Non-partisan superannuation 'friendship' group formed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... Super chair Lisa Darmanin, senator Nick McKim and former shadow minister for financial services Pat Conaghan. Conaghan has now handed the co-chair baton to newly appointed shadow assistant treasurer and shadow minister for financial services Kevin Hogan. ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... of 3.4%. Additionally, annual trimmed mean inflation in January was revised down from 3.4% to 3.3%, meaning inflation has now held at 3.3% for the past three months. While that may seem like positive news, Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said ...

HESTA announces another executive exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... commitment. I wish HESTA the very best going forward." Reilly did not make mention of what his next career move will be. HESTA will now be searching for a replacement for both Blakey and Reilly.

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... IBC has decided not to proceed with the transaction and discussions with Challenger in relation to the revised proposal have now ceased." Pepper Money said the business is well positioned and continues to capitalise on growth opportunities. "As at the ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... ownership model and a disciplined investment capability. These are powerful foundations for growth," Jollie said. "The opportunity now is to strengthen alignment across investment, product and distribution, and to scale that capability to a broader client ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... contacted by Aus Super Compare or AusCompare, a lead generator of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund that is now in liquidation. "It had a legitimate name, and I went on to research the company. AusCompare then allocated me to a financial ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... over $1.9 trillion in super savings. "Thanks to the creation of super three decades ago, millions of everyday Australians now own a direct profit-share in the nation's economic growth for the first time," SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said. "Those ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Nominations are now open for the annual Financial Standard MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards 2026. The MAX Awards has recognised industry excellence across marketing, advertising and sales in financial services for over the past ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... advantages of industry funds. "Meanwhile, mega funds - with more sophisticated reserving and capital management practices - now have some access to capital, a historic advantage for retail funds. Funds with stronger new member growth and access to capital ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... respond to heightened volatility and rising operational complexity. Speaking to 1086 advisers, the report said 61% of advisers now use managed accounts and a further 13% are actively considering adoption. State Street Investment Management vice president ...