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HESTA snags TelstraSuper investment leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
HESTA has appointed a new head of portfolio design, hiring TelstraSuper's acting chief investment officer. Kate Misic will join HESTA in the role on June 15. The role was vacated by Dianne Sandoval when she departed the fund in December 2025. She ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... the NDIA will be able to see evidence from every single provider and ensure that they're paid directly." A boost for aged care Alongside the restructuring of the NDIS, Butler has introduced measures to deliver new aged care packages. Butler said the ...

APAC investments chief for Morningstar IM resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
Morningstar Investment Management's chief investment officer for Asia Pacific will shortly leave the post to pursue other opportunities. Matt Wacher was appointed to the role in 2019 and will finish up in late May. Wacher is also the chair of Morningstar's ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) supports Treasury's proposed education reforms for financial advisers, noting they will provide significant flexibility for new entrants without reducing the rigour of the current settings. With ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... $806 million, supported by sales in lifetime annuities and guaranteed income solutions, particularly in retirement and aged care. Challenger Index Plus sales jumped 41% to $629 million. "With APRA's new capital standards for insurers of longevity products ...

Esencia Wealth expands into Queensland

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... aligns with the spirit that Financial 3 was built on - our clients can look forward to a continuity of service excellence and care." Marsden Wealth Advisers principal Richard Marsden added: "Joining Esencia Wealth holds great appeal, as I can keep delivering ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Rest is bolstering its total portfolio approach with a new mandate, while appointing an executive to help grow its digital member services. Rest will implement UK-based Rimes' total portfolio view capability through its investment platform, Matrix ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
HESTA has appointed Robbie Campo as its new chief executive, set to take the reins from the outgoing Debby Blakey in August. Campo has served as chief executive of ESSSuper for around four years. Prior to that she led Cbus' brand, engagement, advocacy ...

AZ NGA acquires Tasmanian advice firm

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
AZ NGA has acquired Hobart-based financial advisory firm Foundation Wealth Advisers (FWA). FWA specialises in advice for retirees and pre retirees across Hobart and surrounding regions. It is led by principal and private client advisers Stuart Bale ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... barriers." This comes as the cohort continue to prioritise saving enough money for retirement (72%), covering health and aged care costs (65%), and maintaining their lifestyle (53%). But the cost-of-living pressure continues to undermine retirement confidence ...