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AMP profits fall as Alexis George prepares to step down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... growing the wealth businesses, and building on the vision to be the place that customers come to plan for a dignified retirement," George said. "Our North platform has new, compelling functionality that is resonating with advisers, and that is reflected ...

Acenda announces two C-suite appointments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... the merger between MLC Life and Resolution Life Australasia. Last week, Giacomo Tarantolo joined Acenda as head of retirement solutions from UniSuper. He also worked at Allianz and Mercer as a product actuary and analyst. Acenda Group chief executive ...

ESSSuper welcomes new board chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... through the next chapter in ESSSuper's 100-year purpose of supporting our members to lead a dignified and secure retirement," Rebecca said. "Joan leads with courage, wisdom and heart. I am grateful to have worked with and learned from her, and I ...

Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
Unveiling several updates, Allianz Retire+ has slashed fees for its retirement income product AGILE to 0.30% p.a. as well as the wait period to commence the lifetime income. The product fee has dropped from 0.80% p.a. while the wait time to commence ...

Global pension assets near $90tn: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... to fourth place in the rankings. The Thinking Ahead Institute said the UK is driving major reform, including default retirement pathways and small-pot consolidation to be included in the Pension Schemes Bill, to provide better retirement outcomes, and ...

Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... chair Nicola Roxon said. "Debby took over as chief executive at a critical time, delivering strong growth, with the retirement savings of members trebling to more than $100 billion. "We greatly appreciate her service and leadership, and her unwavering ...

Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... entitled to up to $150,000 in compensation, SCA noted, but they need to act quickly. "Thousands of people have had their retirement savings wiped out after being steered into high-risk products that were never right for them," O'Halloran said. "Take ...

Future Group rejigs investment team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... play a central role in ensuring investment excellence across the full member lifecycle, from accumulation through to retirement, leveraging our leading investment capabilities and passion for innovation," Crous said.

MLC ramps up corporate super push

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... Growth team in supporting how we build on MLC's nearly 140 years of experience and expertise as one of the largest retirement providers to Australians within the corporate employer market." "We know that MLC is one of Australia's most trusted ...

Super moves: Brighter Super, UniSuper, Rest, Acenda

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... strategy at MLC Asset Management and held a number of roles, including investment analyst and wealth consultant. As for retirement, Acenda Group has appointed Giacomo Tarantolo as head of retirement solutions, hiring from UniSuper. Tarantolo joins from ...