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Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... fund. Pendleton, who has held a key role in the governance and legal oversight of the $190 billion-plus superannuation fund, will formally conclude his executive position on June 29 when the new structure comes into effect. Aware Super chief executive ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... executives. The consultation is open until August 28. Submissions in response to the consultation and stakeholder meetings will inform the final standard and related guidance, which is set to be released later in the year. APRA expects the new requirements ...

Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... APRA and ASIC heard the importance of how its System Risk Stress Tests (SRST) should be designed and the implications these will have on super funds and the broader financial system. Super fund attendees, which included representation from NGS Super ...

Zenith bolsters research, investment capabilities with new hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... that, he held similar roles at Nikko Asset Management and Suncorp Group, and was a research analyst at Morningstar. Marais will report to head of portfolio solutions Andrew Yap, who said the appointment reflects the growing demand for its portfolio management ...

Former fund manager admits to obstructing SEC probe

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
Former Western Asset Management co-chief investment officer Ken Leech pleaded guilty to obstructing an investigation into a fraudulent trading scheme that disadvantaged certain clients. At the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York ...

Bidding war for oOh!media heats up

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... diligence access to those parties, which is expected to take up to six weeks," it said. "There is no certainty that any proposal will result in a binding offer or that any transaction will eventuate, and oOh!media will continue to update the market in ...

AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
AustralianSuper has appointed a head of treasury, Europe, which it said will bolster its capability in managing liquidity and delivering value for members. Barbara Ginet will take on the role, joining from Citi where she was most recently managing director ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... not fully understand the responsibilities and risks associated with running an SMSF. "We are concerned that many of them will be convinced to do so via high pressure sales tactics without the benefit of financial advice, without a full understanding ...

La Caisse to acquire Transurban toll road stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... 2023, when it acquired a 50% stake from Transurban in the A25 Concession. Plenary Americas, a La Caisse portfolio company, will support the asset's day-to-day operations. Plenary Americas is a developer, manager and operator of infrastructure assets ...

ASIC secures record $300m penalty over 'egregious' CFD misconduct

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... remain fully accountable for misconduct conducted under their licences. "Entities that profit from their client's losses will face serious consequences," she said. The penalty orders have been stayed until July 13 pending further proceedings.