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Totality Wealth chief executive exits, replacement named

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... DMA taking an 80.1% ownership of the former. At the time, Smith told Financial Standard that he was excited about the technology uplift DMA Group brought to the table. This includes multiple investments under a single reporting structure, adopting a ...

Brighter Super names chief investment officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... portfolio, one team, one fund," he said. "I'm particularly excited about continuing to strengthen how we use data, technology and AI to support better decision-making, while staying closely aligned to members' needs and the fund's Queensland-focused ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... concern for ASIC as it sees consumers face risks from automated decisions, AI-driven interactions, and scams amplified by technology. It has found varying maturity in how businesses adopt AI and manage governance risks. "While agentic AI can help people ...

Openmarkets to merge, list on Nasdaq

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
Trading and wealth management technology provider Openmarkets has entered a plan to merge with Lake Superior Acquisition Corp - a publicly traded special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). Upon completion of the merger, the newly combined entity will ...

New vertical integration model to sprout in 2026: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
... year ahead states that as competition heats up among licensees, many will look to forge strategic partnerships with a "technology backbone". This will be in the form of managed account providers and tech services companies, and consulting firms. "As ...

DASH hires Morningstar wealth exec

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
DASH Technology Group is bolstering its leadership team, appointing a chief growth officer and chief product officer to drive its next phase of growth. The financial advice software firm has recruited James Louw as chief growth officer, while Sarah ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... members' priorities and super fund expectations, while implementing an operating model that leverages IFS' technology to drive profitability and scalability. Advisers can also operate confidently with "strong" compliance support, with specialised ...

Legacy technology stagnates insurers' business progression: Clearwater Analytics

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Most insurers across the Asia Pacific are citing concerns about legacy technology, which continues to constrain business growth and talent recruitment, yet the industry remains unwilling to adopt innovation, new research has revealed. According to the ...

MA Financial backs FundBox's Australian expansion with $100m facility

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... simplify the financing approval process, offering fast funding decisions with price transparency. Its proprietary risk technology assesses business performance holistically, leading to faster credit approvals for businesses. It is available for small ...

FNZ, Centric extend partnership, citing 'significant' upgrades

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... investment platform of Findex, for a further five years, including a significant platform modernisation leveraging FNZ's technology. As part of the upgrade, advisers are set to benefit from technology that significantly improves productivity and efficiency ...