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Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... and with local councils." In accepting the recommendation, the government said it will develop an alternate financing framework consistent with the Commonwealth Investment Framework, and the decision on use of models will be a government decision, informed ...

Aware Super appoints fixed income specialist

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... selection and performance and risk monitoring. Scott will also play a role in developing a multi-sector capital allocation framework for fixed income, supporting the fund's broader income assets strategy. He brings more than 20 years' experience ...

Drummond steps up governance and adviser support

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
Drummond Capital Partners is strengthening its governance and implementation functions with a senior hire, as the firm scales its adviser support platform. Cameron Mitchell joins the business with more than 14 years' experience in Australian financial ...

BTC Markets names chief executive

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
BTC Markets has announced two senior leadership appointments, including Lucas Dobbins as chief executive and board director, and Paul Stonham as chief commercial officer. After more than seven years with BTC Markets, Dobbins leaves his position as chief ...

IFM Investors hires global investment research lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... was most recently head of portfolio strategy at WTW and oversaw the development of the group's portfolio construction framework. He has also previously served as head of investment strategy, Australia and Asia Pacific. "Jeff has been a contributor and ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... communications to various trustees and strongly encourages the trustees to monitor government's rollout of the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF). While currently excluded from the SPF, the government has said the framework would be open to the future ...

Super moves: ART, Allianz, HESTA, AusSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
Australian Retirement Trust has appointed a 22-year Deutsche Bank veteran to lead its London office, strengthening the superannuation giant's presence in one of its key offshore investment hubs. Michael Weaver, ART's general manager of mid-risk ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
ASIC has said operational failures by superannuation fund trustees as well as the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) will drive the local regulatory space in 2026. Operational failures among super trustees and administrators, such as delays in processing ...

AMP to relaunch SMSF property lending solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
... "transparent, well-governed" lending option delivered through brokers, which is supported by a strong credit and compliance framework, AMP said. The solution also possesses features to manage cash flow and risk - including flexible repayment options ...

Ascalon turbocharges team with Zenith hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
Ascalon Capital is expanding its institutional advice offering with the appointment of an executive general manager of asset consulting. The consultant has confirmed the appointment of Steven Tang who brings experience in portfolio construction, investment ...