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First Sentier awards mandate to Northern Trust

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... structures, maintaining a consistent and scalable servicing framework remains a priority. This appointment supports our focus on operational resilience and efficiency while retaining the flexibility required to support local market and investor requirements." ...

DigiCo interim chief to step down, successors named

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... transition." Mitchell added: "I am delighted to be appointed co-head alongside Ralph at an important stage in DGT's growth." "Our focus is on disciplined execution, maintaining financial flexibility and scaling DGT's high-quality data centre platform ...

EQT to become new Melbourne Storm owner

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... but financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. EQT will invest in the club's key strategic priorities with a focus on strengthening the football program and player pathways, as well as enhancing matchday and fan experiences. The investment ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... our purpose of protecting people, not things," Macgregor said. Denby said the role would allow her to build on TAL's focus on supporting customers and their families. "Like so many in this industry, I have experienced firsthand the impact protection ...

Treasury consults on foreign investment framework reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... or facilities, the management of sensitive data and infrastructure, and reporting requirements. The review will initially focus on tax conditions, with other conditions to be considered following consultation. "The review does not alter existing approval ...

AIA Australia reveals stark gender divide in IP claims

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... be redesigned around recovery and return-to-work pathways. "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 ...

HUB24 loans $78m to HTFS, beefs up ORFR reserves

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... for the year. "In an environment of increasing complexity, evolving client expectations and growing demand for advice, our focus remains on addressing these challenges through solutions that improve productivity, increase choice and flexibility, and ...

JPMAM expands private equity strategy to wealth clients

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) has launched the JPMorgan Private Markets Fund (JPMF) in Australia, in a bid to bring its institutional-grade private equity strategy to private wealth clients. JPMF is a diversified, multi-manager private equity ...

Viridian launches national broking business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... "Viridian Lending has been built around that belief, giving brokers the technology, infrastructure and support they need to focus on what they do best - building trusted relationships with clients and helping them achieve better financial outcomes." ...

Challenger lifts earnings fuelled by annuity sales

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... with the 47-cent midpoint representing a 6% increase on FY26 core EPS of 44.2 cent. "We enter FY27 with strong momentum and focus on our growth trajectory, reinforcing Challenger's leadership position in retirement income and creating long-term value ...