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APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... superannuation trustees to ensure remuneration decisions reinforce accountability and appropriately reflect risk and performance outcomes, particularly in circumstances where member outcomes may have been adversely affected." APRA said the investigation ...

First Sentier adds to C-suite, hires from Rabobank

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... global asset manager continues to strengthen its leadership team and deepen its focus on talent and organisational performance. Webber will join the executive committee on August 31 and report directly to chief executive Harry Moore. Based in Sydney ...

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... and characteristics of First Guardian and the "serious risks" of its investments, nor did it do enough to assess its performance, liquidity and stress tests, or independently enquire into information provided by responsible entity Falcon Capital. Praemium's ...

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... team. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of growth, with a focus on financial discipline, sustainable performance and long-term value creation," Shanahan said. Shanahan's appointment follows the resignation of former chief financial ...

Aware Super sells majority stake in water portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... dubbed Project Odin. The multi-year transformation delivered the GoldenSource Investment Data Platform, Ortec PEARL Performance and Attribution, the BlackRock eFront for private markets, with the final phase being the BlackRock Aladdin Investment Platform. ...

ASIC puts private credit on notice ahead of EOFY

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... tightening and macroeconomic pressures, including inflation, rising costs and supply disruptions are affecting borrower performance. While redemption requests are contained, higher activity is being observed in some funds investing in global private ...

Mercer reviews small caps, Aussie equities mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... in early 2026 in a bid to streamline the structure to focus on core strategies that deliver more consistent excess performance. In the latest update, the buy and sell spreads for the Aussie and small-cap funds have also changed. The Australian Shares ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... from early 2028. APRA chair John Lonsdale commented: "Strong governance is fundamental to the safety, resilience and performance of banks, insurers and super funds. Over a long period of time, APRA has observed that problems at our regulated entities ...

Zenith bolsters research, investment capabilities with new hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... strategies. He most recently worked in the same capacity at Yarra Capital Management, where he oversaw investment performance across the business' funds and mandates for the past five years. Prior to that, he held similar roles at Nikko Asset Management ...

Cybersecurity, tech ETFs strongest performers in May

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
ETF performance in May was dominated by cybersecurity and broader technology themes, with the sector delivering exceptional returns across multiple strategies. While the Global X Cybersecurity ETF returned 36.5% for investors, Betashares Global Cybersecurity ...