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New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... by three former Russell Investments directors Divyesh Bhana, Jonathan Ng, and John Venardos, BNV Investment Partners will focus on offering investment governance and bespoke services to assist licensees amid heightened scrutiny as a result of recent ...

Iress bets on AI as business transformation moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Iress is shifting its focus from business simplification to executing an ambitious artificial intelligence (AI)-driven product strategy that will help financial advisers slash work processes by nearly 40%. Speaking following the release of Iress' first-half ...

Fiducian Group statutory profit falls 28%

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... intelligence (AI), including AI agents for meeting notes, were implemented to strengthen compliance activity. Singh said the focus will continue to be on generating inflows through both organic and inorganic growth, including further acquisitions of ...

Alexis George takes on board appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... significant periods of change. "Alexis has led large organisations through significant change. She is purpose-led with a clear focus on improving customer outcomes and strengthening internal culture," Delaney said. George said she was pleased to join ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... increasing the importance of helping people make the most of their superannuation once they stop working," Power said. "Our focus is on providing practical solutions that help members move confidently from accumulation into retirement income." CFS will ...

Briefcase names head of growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... offices, wealth management platforms across Briefcase's model portfolio capabilities, the firm said, with a particular focus on asset allocation to create more flexible portfolio solutions. Hasten brings more than 15 years of institutional banking ...

L1 Group backs former analyst's hedge fund venture

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
L1 Group has launched a new hedge fund venture, PXC Advisors, with the help of a former investment analyst at the helm. The joint venture with Andrew Lin, who is the portfolio manager and founder of PXC Advisors, will launch a flagship strategy to external ...

ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... those findings seriously. We recognise the important role we play as a steward of critical market infrastructure, and our focus is now firmly on making changes to strengthen ASX," Yip said. "Our elevated expense profile reflects the investment needed ...

Space, semiconductor ETFs worst performers in July

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
Space-related and semiconductor exchange traded funds (ETFs) were among the worst performers in the month of July after delivering exceptional gains earlier in the year. Global X Space Tech ETF and Betashares Space Industry ETF both declined 29.6% and ...

LGT Wealth Management appoints chief tech officer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... information, simplifying service processes and allowing them to spend more time with clients," Chisholm said. Strydom will focus on helping advisers deliver more tailored and consistent advice as clients' needs become increasingly sophisticated. Chisholm ...