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Ascalon Capital acquires Evergreen Consultants

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... model brings together institutional discipline and practical support, giving advisers confidence their portfolios and practices are positioned for long-term success. Welcoming Angela and her team also reflects our focus on attracting high-calibre professionals ...

Metrics supports efforts to raise standards in private credit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... said that while it has conviction in the quality of its credit risk management capability, it will continue to augment practices in line with industry practice and in consideration of ASIC commentary. It highlighted the establishment of a capital and ...

Private credit funds downplay risks, pose risk to financial system: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... services laws in the newly released Report 820: Private credit surveillance: retail and wholesale funds. Common poor practices include fund managers reporting low levels of default ranging from zero defaults to 6% of the loan book. There are inconsistent ...

Feature: Retirement | The right mix

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) features into the offering, which Maloney believes will be a "game changer for advice practices." "North has rolled out an AI file note, which records the client conversation between and adviser and the client ...

Phillip Lowe to chair ASX Advisory Group

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
... pleased to accept this role." "This new advisory group provides an important opportunity to establish practical governance practices that drive long term value for shareholders and listed entities. "I am confident that through open dialogue, broad consultation ...

AustralianSuper expands executive lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... role in shaping the future of our technology, data and AI strategies. By harnessing innovative technologies and best practices, we aim to enhance operations and investments, innovate our member services and deliver even greater value to members," chief ...

ASIC reveals findings from reporting and audit surveillance

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
... audit surveillances at eight audit firms and notified both the auditor and company of those findings to drive improved practices. REP 819 is the third and final report from ASIC's expanded program of work to improve financial report and audit quality ...

ASIC labels digital assets as financial products

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... licence. "Licensing ensures consumers receive the full suite of protections under the law and allows ASIC to act when poor practices lead to harm." ASIC said it will, however, continue to act against egregious conduct where it sees significant consumer ...

Regal Partners makes two senior hires

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2025
... transformation officer at ASX-listed Endeavour Group, where she established the company's group strategy and M&A practices and guided the organisation and board through initial strategic cycles. Prior to Endeavour, she held strategy roles at Woolworths. ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... automatic application to all policyholders regardless of their individual circumstances. A recent review of insurers' practices by Life CCC found few insurers are willing to explore alternative ways to manage risks related to individuals with mental ...