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Fidante loses $11.4bn in insto money

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
... stake in Challenger to 19.9%. "In 2026, Challenger will focus on maintaining our financial strength and build on the progress achieved this year. This includes broadening our range of retirement and income solutions and deliver a compelling experience ...

HMC Capital sees AUM soar 47%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2025
HMC Capital has reported a 47% increase to assets under management (AUM) in FY25 to $18.7 billion. HMC said FY25 marked a record financial performance for the group with pre-tax operating earnings of $224.6 million - up 74% from FY24. HMC managing director ...

DigiCo REIT names new chief executive, targets 30% growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
... and gearing at the lower end of the 35% to 45% target range. "This robust capital position provides the flexibility to progress our SYD1 development program, advance our US campus developments and execute on capital partnering initiatives that will enhance ...

Iress hunts for new chief, takeover talks progress

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
Iress is ramping up its succession plans to replace managing director and chief executive Marcus Price while in the thick of takeover talks with Blackstone and Thoma Bravo. Iress provided an update on Price's future with the company this morning, saying ...

NAB fined over $15m for delaying hardship applications

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... consumer advocates, NAB executive customer services Jocelyn Turner acknowledged the shortcomings and shared some of the progress on improvements. "Our customers deserved better from us, particularly during their most challenging financial moments. We ...

ASIC calls out super 'leaders and laggards'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... for your customers - and I would argue, good for business too." Contant said ASIC has been following up on trustees' progress in implementing the Covenant and funds which communicate well have better member satisfaction and retention. "So members stay ...

Elanor rebuffs Lederer's governance concerns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
Elanor Investors Group has clapped back at potential acquirer Lederer Group for making "inaccurate assertions" about its governance and management capabilities. In providing an update on the proposed acquisition of its ASX-listed Elanor Commercial Property ...

Treasury launches retirement phase consultations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... publication of the indicators and metrics. "Over annual publications from 2028 onwards, the framework will measure industry progress at building their understanding of retired members, motivate continued innovation in retirement income solutions, and ...

Pinnacle FUM soars, highlights 'tumultuous' year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
... NPAT, EPS and dividends," Watson said. "Entering FY26 with a record level of FUM, provides a sound platform for continued progress." Pinnacle managing director Ian Macoun said the group sought to build a platform of affiliates and investment strategies ...

New chief executive takes IFPA helm

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 AUG 2025
Ky Wilson has taken over as chief executive of the Institute of Financial Professionals of Australia (IFPA). Wilson took on the role late last month after having served in an acting capacity as general manager for several months. She was previously ...