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FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
A new standard from the Financial Services Council aims to strengthen governance practices across superannuation platforms, including limiting unadvised members to simpler investments, enhancing due diligence of options, and greater oversight of advisers ...

Australian Ethical bleeds $500m amid geopolitical tension

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... December as investment performance was hit by the conflict in the Middle East. But this was offset in part by the signing of a new institutional client. Superannuation and institutional investments performed soundly, adding net flows of $100 million ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... Partners, KPMG, and EY. While studying, Leeson worked for the Financial Management Association of Australia in Brisbane. "These new team members reflect the strong level of activity across the firm and our continued focus on delivering for investors," ...

Advice book valuations stagnate despite demand

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... Responsible Manager (RM) of the AFSL remain in place after settlement for up to three months. If it is required long-term by the new owner, the RM can request a nominal payment of up to $50,000 per annum to cover costs and time, it said.

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
New research from the Financial Services Council (FSC) reveals digital advice is activating the demand for full personal advice and presents the opportunity for the industry to finally provide regulated digital advice at scale. The role and value of ...

NGS Super awards mandate to Milliman FRM

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
NGS Super has named Milliman Financial Risk Management (FRM) as its new implementation manager. NGS Super senior portfolio manager for alternatives Carson Drummond said the partnership improves flexibility and efficiency in the fund's internal tactical ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
HESTA has appointed Robbie Campo as its new chief executive, set to take the reins from the outgoing Debby Blakey in August. Campo has served as chief executive of ESSSuper for around four years. Prior to that she led Cbus' brand, engagement, advocacy ...

Mutual Trust promotes executive to head of investment solutions

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... has been appointed to lead and develop the firm's wealth capability and ensure portfolios, research and due diligence for new investment opportunities, Mutual Trust said. Prior to Mutual Trust, Govan held senior positions at AIA, Victorian Funds Management ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... back in line over the medium to long term while acknowledging the short-term outlook remains bleak. Speaking at an event in New York, Hauser said there isn't much the RBA can do about current conditions and the focus must be on the future. "It's obvious ...

JBWere makes senior advice hires

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... also led StoneX Group's Australian operations for several years. Both Walsh and Smoker will join around the same time as new chief investment officer Alexandra Campbell, whose appointment was announced in December. "I'm looking forward to welcoming ...