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Alexander Funds names new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... undertaken by the board as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth and development. Until Caldwell commences in the role, chair Trevor Chudleigh will assume executive chair responsibilities. Caldwell joins Alexander Funds with more than two decades ...

Channel Capital and Fidante to merge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... Challenger is set to recognise around $100 million in pre-tax gains on the sale in FY27. Channel Group will have an independent chair jointly appointed by Challenger and Channel Capital, in addition to four directors appointed by Channel Capital and ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... guidance, which is set to be released later in the year. APRA expects the new requirements to take effect from early 2028. APRA chair John Lonsdale commented: "Strong governance is fundamental to the safety, resilience and performance of banks, insurers ...

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

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... unconscionable conduct between 2018 and 2020 that resulted in customers of EuropeFX and TradeFred losing more than $83 million. ASIC chair Sarah Court said the outcome represented the largest penalties ever secured in connection with an AISC matter. ...

ACCC approves Magellan, Barrenjoey merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... July. The ACCC's determination is unconditional and subject to the expiry of the statutory 14-day review period. Magellan chair Andrew Formica said: "The ACCC's clearance is a significant milestone in the completion of the merger and brings us one ...

ASX to pay $23m, admits misrepresentation over CHESS replacement

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... ask the court to impose a penalty of $20.5 million, and order ASX to pay $3 million towards ASIC's costs. Commenting, ASIC chair Sarah Court said ASX's statement risked undermining confidence in Australia's financial markets. "ASX has admitted to making ...

Productivity growth is 'going from bad to worse': PC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... not by as much as hours worked. In aggregate, we are working harder and longer, but we are not working smarter," PC deputy chair Alex Robson said. "The results are particularly concerning in the market sector - labour productivity fell by 0.7% in the ...

AustralianSuper exec takes on chief executive role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... O'Neil has been named the incoming chief executive and managing director of Lendlease, effective 10 September 2026. Lendlease chair John Gillam said O'Neil is a highly experienced executive with over 25 years' global experience across corporate ...

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees. Ian Laughlin, serving as chair, works alongside ...

Ausbil sees AI, critical minerals driving next growth cycle

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... ongoing geopolitical and energy market volatility. In a market outlook, Ausbil chief economist Jim Chronis and executive chair, chief investment officer and head of equities Paul Xiradis said structural shifts in the global economy were reshaping equity ...