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Acclaim Wealth appoints head of distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... Smith as head of distribution. Smith will lead Acclaim's distribution strategy, adviser engagement initiatives and business development activities nationally, with a focus on supporting existing adviser relationships and identifying new growth opportunities. ...

State Street appoints head of Asia Pacific

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... helm from Lochiel Crafter, who recently retired. Based in Hong Kong, Helyar will oversee State Street's Asia Pacific business strategy, strengthen its governance, deepen client and regulator engagement, and accelerate regional growth. Helyar joined State ...

Retiree super spending injects $121bn into Aussie economy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
New research has found retirees will spend close to $121 billion from their superannuation in 2026, bolstering the Australian economy and supporting jobs. Commissioned by the Super Member Council (SMC) and conducted by ACIL Allen, the research surveyed ...

Shorter CSLR payout timeframe awaits major bill passage

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
The looming passage of a major bill will amend how levies are collected under the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) and, in turn, speed up compensation payments to eligible victims. The reform is part of the Regulatory Reform Omnibus Bill 2026 ...

Aperio joins Akumin

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... grows among advice practices for support to scale operations and improve efficiency. Aperio, which has advised families, business owners and young professionals for almost 40 years, has joined Akumin with plans to expand its three-person financial planning ...

MAM acquires half of Aware Super's Victorian land registry stake

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... industry," he said. SERV chief executive Andrew Faber said for SERV's customers, employees and the Victorian public, it's business as usual. "We welcome Aware Super's partnership with Macquarie Asset Management, another aligned, highly credentialed and ...

Infocus continues leadership expansion with new appointment

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
Infocus has welcomed a new head of practice growth, as the firm continues to strengthen its business following several leadership appointments in recent months. Darren Smith has stepped into the role, where he will lead Infocus' practice development ...

Crole banned for 10 years after abrupt exit from Sequoia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... diligence and judgement required to perform one or more functions as an officer of an entity carrying on a financial services business," ASIC said. "Crole did not take adequate care in the management and oversight of InterPrac's approved product list ...

Iress appoints new chief financial officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... firsthand his financial discipline, commercial focus and ability to drive execution and performance in a listed software business," Russell said. "As Iress moves into its next phase, our focus is increasingly on product evolution, disciplined investment ...

Labor moves to kill non-compete clauses in productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... co-worker non-solicitation clauses for all employees, irrespective of income. The current law exists to protect 'legitimate business interest' of employers, resulting in the need to restrain a worker from moving to, or starting, a competing business ...