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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 ...

ASX chief compliance officer to step down

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... years, Daniel is a valued member of senior management and has helped the group navigate a period of significant change and progress," Lofthouse said. "I am grateful for Daniel's contribution over the years, and I am pleased we will continue to have access ...

Aware Super, TelstraSuper explore merger

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
Aware Super and TelstraSuper have announced the signing of a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a potential merger between the two superannuation funds. The proposed merger would create a combined profit-to-member fund with approximately ...

HESTA calls for reforms to help women in retirement

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... disadvantage women and those earning lower wages," Blakey said. "These changes should be seen as the foundation for further progress on creating a fairer super system, not the end."

Octopus awarded $1bn mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... following a comprehensive review, it chose to partner with Octopus based on its integrated development model and ability to progress shared impact, climate and long-term value creation goals. "Our partnership with Octopus Australia represents a substantial ...

FSC explores if adviser licensing framework remains 'fit for purpose'

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2025
... released a green paper addressing the case for reforming Australia's financial advice licensing framework to better progress the advice sector against today's challenges. FSC's The Value and Future of Advice Licensing: FSC Green Paper on ...

Investments, advice complaints jump 18%

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... bright spot was the 45% decline in scam-related complaints to 5977. "Whilst any decline is positive and we welcome the progress made by government and industry to prevent scams, caution should be exercised in interpreting AFCA's scam numbers," Locke ...

Binance appoints new head of Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
Binance has welcomed a fintech founder to the position of general manager, Australia and New Zealand to embrace the next wave of digital assets across the region. Matt Poblocki, who carries expertise across the commercial, legal and regulatory landscapes ...

Aware Super expands European footprint

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... industry," Foortse said. "Over our holding period we have been very pleased with the financial performance of The July and the progress we have made with the APG sustainability agenda. "Yet, when managing our total portfolio, decisions have to be made ...

McKell Institute calls for CGT 'circuit breaker'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 21 JUL 2025
... needs to stop seeing CGT as a "grand moral question", emphasising that the approach has caused a stalemate and stalled progress. "The CGT tax discount is neither good nor evil. But it should be better calibrated to actually achieve our social aims," ...