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ASIC draws parallels between ASX and super trustee failures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... remains part of the problem. "Good retirement outcomes require more than just good retirement products. Every part of your business should deliver for members," she said. "That includes how you deal with complaints, how you communicate with members ...

Qualitas seizes on private credit shift to Europe

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... Europe and APAC. The alternative real estate investment manager completed the acquisition of the investment management business of Starz Real Estate UK-based commercial real estate (CRE) private credit manager on June 12. Qualitas paid $35.7 million ...

Zurich completes ClearView takeover

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
Zurich Financial Services Australia has completed its acquisition of ClearView Wealth, with the insurer now the registered holder of all ClearView shares. The scheme of arrangement was approved by ClearView shareholders on 27 July 2026 and by the Supreme ...

DigiCo interim chief to step down, successors named

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
DigiCo Infrastructure REIT (ASX: DGT) has appointed two executives to continue lead the business, effective 21 August 2026, with interim chief executive Chris Maher to step down on the same day following former chief executive Michael Juniper's departure ...

MA Financial AUM surges 44% in 1H26

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... notable items) came from sources that were recurring in nature, the group noted. The expansion of its asset management business into New Zealand has also started to deliver with New Zealand AUM surpassing NZ$100 million ($83m) post balance date. Meanwhile ...

Frontier Advisers brings Segal Macro, LCP partnership to close

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... developed new ways to access and assess investment managers around the world, while also independently pursuing their own business strategies and international reach. The firms also cited advances in technology, data access and remote meeting capabilities ...

Dexus flags pressure in FY27 outlook

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... $483.9 million and distributions of 37 cents per security as it continues to reposition its property funds and management business. However, Dexus said FY27 earnings would face pressure from lower trading profits and performance fees, higher finance ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... significant financial harm to Australians and highlighted that existing consumer protections have not kept pace with evolving business models and sales practices, including harmful lead-generation models," Burgio added. Meantime, the SMSF Association ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... recently served as general manager, consumer and growth, where she led initiatives to evolve and digitise TAL's consumer business and develop new propositions and sales channels. In her new role, Denby will also represent TAL in engagement with consumer ...

APRA targets platform trustees, welcomes stronger powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... options." APRA foresees the proposals to have little impact on trustees with strong investment governance and simpler business models. APRA chair John Lonsdale said: "The government's proposed compensation scheme will reinforce APRA's proposals by creating ...