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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... ongoing delays on tech transitions. Specifically, the integration of W&CM's investment bonds businesses, Australian Unity Life Bonds (formerly IOOF) and Lifeplan Australia Friendly Society, have experienced delays in implementing technology transformation ...

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

Perpetual has agreed to acquire a 70% stake in loan servicing technology provider Interfi Systems. Perpetual said the acquisition will strengthen the digital capabilities of its Corporate Trust business while continuing to reduce debt. The ASX-listed ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

While family offices have investment strategies down pat, the state of their succession plans paint another story, which reports suggest could undermine a seamless transfer of a vast amount of wealth. On the plus side, most family offices have a robust ...

TAL appoints two new board members

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... Financial Group and Citibank. "I am honoured to join the TAL board at such an exciting time for the business and for the life insurance industry more broadly," she said. "TAL's commitment to protecting Australians and supporting them and their families ...

M&G new hire to bolster Australian insto ties

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... investment landscape." M&G has customers in the UK, Europe, the Americas and Asia, including individual savers and investors, life insurance policy holders and pension scheme members.

BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... capacity. Sungwoo Park was named chief financial officer and Maria Fink was appointed as head of business management for life protection. Current BT chief executive Matt Rady, who has been in the role for more than four years, previously was the chief ...

Pengana raises $150m for AI-focused LIT

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

Pengana Capital Group says it has already raised $150 million for a yet-to-list fund that targets private companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The cornerstone funding round raised $150 million, exceeding the initial target amount of ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... Authority (AFCA) is proposing to amend its rules in preparation for recent legislative changes on genetic testing protections in life insurance. Treasury Laws Amendment (Genetic Testing Protections in Life Insurance and Other Measures) Bill 2025 passed ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... markets also have a young cohort that are adopting some of the things developed markets have fully integrated into everyday life. The 28 countries MSCI classifies as a frontier market include Vietnam, Romania, Bangladesh Jordan, Slovenia and Morrocco. ...

CSLR levy must be directed towards bad actors: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026

... Burgess also said the government should share CSLR funding responsibility, a suggestion echoed by the Council of Australian Life Insurers. "It is unreasonable to expect that the cost should fall solely on compliant participants or targeted groups of ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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