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Alexis George takes on board appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Former AMP chief executive Alexis George has taken on a new board position, five months after announcing her intention to retire. Zurich Financial Services Australia appointed George as a new independent non-executive director as the insurer continues ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... opening balance of their new pension and invested according to their selected investment options. CFS Superannuation chief executive Kelly Power said the initiative was designed to provide practical support during the transition into retirement. "Pension ...

Briefcase names head of growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... the Australia-Korea Business Council. He is fulfilling both roles in a part-time capacity. Commenting, Briefcase chief executive and founder Josh Persky said Hasten's appointment adds significant institutional experience to refresh portfolio construction ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
... group. Equally concerning, only half of Australian adults have sought any retirement information at all. For ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty, the findings point less to a crisis of trust than one of accessibility. "Australians know which sources ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... saying it has delivered significant gains for retirement security and reduced pressure on the federal budget. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahuntry said the objective evidence shows super has strengthened Australians' retirement incomes while reducing ...

Bell Financial Group profit surges 133%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... total NPAT, providing Bell with a more diversified earnings base across market conditions. Bell Financial Group co-chief executive Arnie Selvarajah said the result highlighted the benefits of group's diversified model as it expands further into wealth ...

L1 Group backs former analyst's hedge fund venture

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... 2021 and forms part of the firm's broader growth strategy of backing specialist investment managers. L1 Group chief executive and managing director Julian Russell said the firm remains focused on partnering with talented investment professionals ...

ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... operate critical market infrastructure through an exceptionally active and volatile period for markets," ASX interim chief executive Darren Yip said. "Against that backdrop, we continued to modernise our technology, introduce new products and serve our ...

CareSuper hires from AustralianSuper, Rest

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
CareSuper has welcomed two senior investment directors from other super funds to strengthen its investment capability. Jessica Melville has joined the $65 billion fund as general manager portfolio management, while Andrew Thomas commenced as general ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... AI-generated financial information, with many preferring human support when dealing with sensitive financial matters. SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said the findings highlighted demand for affordable and trusted financial guidance. "Australians ...