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REI Super chief executive steps down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... the fund in September 2026. Coysh will be taking up the role of chief executive at GMHBA, the profit-to-member private health insurer. The REI Super board said it has commenced an external search process, which will include both internal and external ...

Corruption, governance risks: The cost of doing business in emerging markets?

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
Beyond a governance issue, corruption is a major deterrence to capital flows, undermines long-term development and carries crippling social costs. Seasoned investors, though, are quick to challenge the notion that corruption and governance risks are ...

BUSSQ beefs up cyber security oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... committee. He brings over 10 years of experience in company director roles across various industries, including education, health and aged care, commodities and more. Rowan is currently the technical lead for Aurizon, an ASX-listed rail-based freight ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... of a principal, according to new research, underscoring widespread gaps in succession and contingency planning. Business Health's newly released What If...? report reveals 67% of principals do not have a documented succession plan that states how the ...

ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... pressured into changing funds through unsolicited calls, social media advertisements or offers of free superannuation "health checks". ASIC warned lead generators which mislead consumers, employ high pressure sales tactics or provide financial services ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
It's not just Australia that is dealing with an aging population, in fact the World Health Organisation estimates by 2030, one in six people will be aged 60 years or over. At that time the share of the population aged 60 years and over will increase ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... of protected genetic information, consistent with the policy intent. This provides certainty and clarity for consumers, health practitioners and insurers, and supports consistent application of the ban," the statement said. The legislation passed both ...

Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... 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. "Australian Unity is progressing a strategic review of its portfolio, costs ...

Cooling economy could keep RBA on hold

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... yesterday's wage decision, to be enough for the RBA to move again in June. "The RBA will be carefully monitoring the overall health of the economy, including employment, before making another move. Our view remains that the terminal rate for this hiking ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... it relies on perceived moral and civic obligations. "Overall, whistleblowing poses risks to psychological and physical health, finances, and job security, which may deter potential whistleblowers in coming forward," the consultation said. However, Treasury ...
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