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ASIC, APRA urge finance sector to demonstrate AI threat response

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... identity and access controls, attack surface reduction, backup integrity and tested recovery arrangements as key areas of focus. Boards and executives were also urged to establish risk appetite, escalation authority, recovery priorities and communication ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... protection when they genuinely cannot return," he explains. "For income protection, there should continue to be a strong focus on providing support early, before a claim becomes prolonged. Building stronger engagement with employers, access to rehabilitation ...

Perpetual weighed down by wealth management business

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... the completion of the sale of its wealth management business moving forward. "Following completion, Perpetual intends to focus on its two highly complementary businesses, asset management and corporate trust. Together, these businesses are expected to ...

Super trustee business dents Equity Trustees' FY26 results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... ongoing operating efficiency initiatives. "The withdrawal from superannuation trusteeship will enable increased management focus and investment in our core businesses, where we see attractive opportunities to extend our market leadership and further ...

American Century names APAC managing director

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... Value AUT and a range of investment strategies spanning Global Non-U.S. Growth, Small Cap Growth and Global REITs. "Our focus is on making it easier for clients across Asia Pacific to access the investment solutions they need. We listen closely to investors ...

CSC tests waters on digital assets with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC), the super fund for public servants and the defence force, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Northern Trust to advance digital investment infrastructure across institutional markets. The ...

BT Panorama hires long-serving Russell Investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... adviser portfolios. BT chief product officer Annabelle Kline said: "Managed accounts remain a critical priority and a growth focus for BT." Over the past year, BT has added 89 managed portfolios across 17 investment manager suites, including three private ...

FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... Financial Services Council (FSC) has released a new standard and guidance note for members on private markets, with a special focus allocated for private credit managers. Both the FSC Standard No. 30: Private Markets Best Practice Principles (mandatory) ...

Netwealth profit hit by First Guardian costs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
Netwealth reported record underlying earnings and funds under administration in FY26, though its statutory result was weighed down by $74 million in after-tax costs related to the First Guardian Master Fund collapse. The platform provider incurred a ...

AIA Australia rejigs retail team, appoints new lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2026
... rising mental health challenges and reduce the number of Australians reaching crisis before seeking help. They will also focus on early intervention and prevention and support employers to address psychological risks and promote mentally healthier work ...