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AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has named its inaugural chief scams officer, as flagged earlier this month. David Lacey has been appointed to the newly created role. Most recently, Lacey was the founder and chief executive of IDCARE ...

HESTA announces another executive exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... building something that I believe genuinely strengthens long-term outcomes for members," Reilly said. "I have been fortunate to work alongside so many talented people across the business, and I am grateful to my colleagues for their dedication and commitment. ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... (SMC) is urging the government to swiftly ratify the agreement to expedite implementations. The SMC said peak bodies will work with governments and partners on both sides to ensure the agreements translate into practical outcomes for businesses, workers ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... Super last July to help drive investments in Queensland-based, high-growth businesses. FMT builds autonomous robots that work in collaboration with skilled labour. Founded in Brisbane, FMT currently has contracts with Melbourne's High-Capacity Metro ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... women bring enormous strengths to advice yet structural barriers like inflexible CPD, professional year (PY) expectations and work patterns still push many out. "Practices that intentionally support women build a stronger talent pipeline. With women ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
A new report by the Super Members Council (SMC) found wealth levels for middle Australia have tripled in the past 20 years for recent retirees, with superannuation the key driver of strong growth. The report highlighted the role Australia's super system ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... APRA has launched a consultation on how it can effectively collect and report data from superannuation funds as part of its work under the Retirement Income Covenant. The prudential regulator has released details of how it can work with the industry ...

Aware Super appoints head of private equity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Aware Super has appointed Alex Satchcroft as head of private equity, reporting to the newly appointed head of private markets Jenny Newmarch who took on the role last month. As head of private equity, Satchcroft will lead the development and execution ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... are encouraged to nominate the exceptional business development, marketing, advertising, and public relations talent they work with. Nominations close April 3, with voting to take place from April 15 through to May 8. The winners will be revealed at ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... worried. I have certainty. I'm not going to make a quick move, and that's because I'm in a managed account, I work with a financial adviser." Nearly three-quarters of advisers using managed accounts now position them at the center of client ...