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Acenda forms innovation function to create new insurance propositions

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2025
Acenda, created pending the merger of MLC Life Insurance and Resolution Life Australasia, has formed an innovation function led by a Suncorp veteran. Acenda said the new division will initially focus on supporting the development of new insurance propositions ...

Local challenger enters Australia's ETF market

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025
... pending the completion of the exposure period. He added that ETF Shares' entry will "increase competition and product innovation" from day one. "We're going to be selective in our product launches. We only plan to launch funds when and where there ...

Private capital, active ETFs to continue shake up of financial services: Deloitte

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2025
... solutions," Deloitte said. Last month, the US Senate Banking Committee passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins Act of 2025 or GENIUS Act, which will establish the framework for the issuance and regulation of payment ...

ASIC loses Block Earner case

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2025
... importance of ensuring regulations evolve alongside technology. Without modernised guidance, Australia risks losing fintech innovation to offshore markets more supportive of responsible crypto entrepreneurship," he said. Block Earner co-founder and chief ...

IFM Investors fills executive post after global hunt

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
... as the firm continues executing its growth strategy for its clients. "... Amy has been a driving force in fostering innovation, improving efficiencies, and strengthening collaboration across our teams, and I'm confident that she'll continue to lead us ...

Falcon Capital, First Guardian fund to be wound up

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 11 APR 2025
... the First Guardian Australian Development Fund; the First Guardian Absolute Equities Fund; the First Guardian Trulet Innovation Fund; and the First Guardian Global Equity Fund, will all be wound up in the process.

WTW promotes local staffers

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... the firm is part of our talent strategy to build a dynamic and resilient organisation driven by fresh perspectives, innovation and continuous growth. "These promotions reflect not only the hard work and achievements of our colleagues, but also our confidence ...

Janus Henderson to take on $75bn fixed income portfolio

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... Guardian will commit up to $673 million (US$400 million) of seed capital to help accelerate Janus Henderson's continued innovation in securitised credit and high quality active fixed income products, as well as other fixed income capabilities. Additionally ...

Guy Debelle to chair Funds SA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... brings extensive knowledge and experience in the investment and financial services sectors, with a strong focus on innovation and transformation. During her career, Shave has worked in significant roles in investment banking, mining and private equity ...

APRA levy to cost $243m in FY26

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... action to prevent harm before it can occur, assisting in minimising regulatory burden, and facilitating competition and innovation," Treasury said. "While primarily a supervision-led regulator, APRA also uses enforcement to prevent and address serious ...