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APRA updates governance framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has provided an update on its consultation to modernise the prudential framework on governance for superannuation trustees, banks and insurers. In March, APRA proposed eight measures to update its cross-industry ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... review also found delays in many cases where all the necessary and correct documentation had been provided. CSC head of governance and support Jarred Brown says management of death benefits goes beyond money and assets, often proving to be an "incredibly ...

Qualitas co-founder trades in equity for $53m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
... examine the founders' motivation and if the "original thesis of alignment is still there." "You can look at how their governance and decision making has changed. Has the founder changed roles? Oftentimes we'll see them stepping down from CEO ...

Super risks continue as advice gets all clear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... the advice sector," AFCA said. "They also align with ongoing regulatory priorities around quality of advice, product governance, and distribution practices."

ASIC targets potential vertical integration in managed accounts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... consider compliance with the general licensee obligations and advice conduct obligations. Our surveillance will focus on governance frameworks, management of conflicts of interest, and outcomes for consumers," the report said. Some financial advisers ...

ART names new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... and in the lives of our members," Fraser said. "This understanding is reflected in our commitment to strong corporate governance. "Helen's depth of experience and leadership capacity will be vital assets as the fund implements its 2030 Strategy under ...

ASX announces changes following independent review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... ASX said it would implement recommendations from an independent panel review on the process for developing corporate governance principles and recommendations. In June, ASX informed members of the Corporate Governance Council that it had established ...

Rest Super team defects to Channel Capital

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... risk-aware decisions," he said. Channel Diligence will be led by Erika Jordan, who was head of investment operations and governance at Rest, and Stephanie Sirois, former co-head of the global operational due diligence team at UBS, based in New York. ...

Vanguard partners to launch core-satellite portfolios for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... it said. Lonsec will select fund managers for each of their specific investment needs, with factors including strong governance, a robust investment process, and a clear value proposition to be considered. Commenting, Vanguard head of financial adviser ...

APRA lifts final Westpac capital add-on

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... breaches and misconduct. APRA slapped the first $500 million capital add-on in July 2019 as a result of its poor risk governance self-assessments. At the end of 2019, APRA slapped another $500 million on Westpac for more fundamental deficiencies in its ...