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MLC Expand appoints product strategy lead

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
MLC Expand has appointed Irene Worrell as general manager of product management to drive strategy, governance and innovation across its platform. The $100 billion super and retirement platform said Worrell will be responsible for shaping and executing ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... 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 shop around for deals and avoid loyalty penalties, it can also compound risk given ...

Ascalon turbocharges team with Zenith hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... consultant has confirmed the appointment of Steven Tang who brings experience in portfolio construction, investment governance and adviser consulting. At Ascalon, he'll work with advice businesses to bring structure and strategic clarity to their ...

Mercer's Helga Birgden departs after 18 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... who specialises in climate resilience and investment risk management. Birgden has led on sustainable investing and governance as a global executive and board member, managing investment risk, return, and reputation for boards, members, and stakeholders. ...

bfinance names new managing director, insurance lead

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... look forward to working with colleagues and clients globally to help insurers address evolving investment priorities, governance demands and sustainability objectives." bfinance senior director, Australia Frithjof van Zyp said Rastogi's appointment reinforces ...

Netwealth's APRA-mandated governance overhaul underway

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Netwealth said its APRA-mandated investment governance overhaul is underway and is being led at the executive level. This was part of its agreement with ASIC in December under which it said it will repay $101 million to super members who accessed the ...

Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... investment management leader Julia Cloud said. "Dynamic organisations that pair single-platform access with disciplined governance and ongoing monitoring can be best placed to convert modelled insight into confident, timely decisions as new data sources ...

EQT stands firm on defence, blames ASIC, third parties

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
... done so. This is despite claims that ETSL's due diligence process met industry standards and had a robust internal governance framework and internal policies and procedures when it came to Shield. EQT argued that ASIC expressed concerns and issued notices ...

Laws to limit US pension plans' use of ESG pass

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, limiting certain pension funds from considering environmental, social and governance factors in their investment decision making. The House voted 213-205 to pass the legislation, which looks to curtail use ...

ART appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... Trust (ART) has appointed two new directors to its board, which it said drives renewal and reinforces its commitment to governance and delivering for members. Tina Wyer will join ART's board, bringing nearly 30 years' experience in financial services ...