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Australian Unity picks new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2025
... group's vision of positively impacting the wellbeing of its members, customers, employees and the community," Australian Unity chair Lisa Chung said. Chung noted that Australian Unity is undertaking a significant transformation to cater to the emerging ...

Perpetual dumps 23m Myer shares

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... 12.95%. Wilson Asset Management and Dimensional Fund Advisors are also among Myer's largest shareholders. Myer executive chair Olivia Wirth said the retailer was weighed down by a tough retail market in both Australia and New Zealand. "In addition to ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... quite understanding exactly what it is. "I see a very, very confused market when 'digital' comes up," says Otivo chair Ian Knox. "Digital could mean a calculator and people think that's digital advice. The reality is the calculators in Australia ...

Australia, UK regulators exchange insights

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
The UK and Australia have exchanged information on their respective approaches to financial markets, pension structures, and digital asset advancement at the inaugural UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum. The virtual forum was chaired by director ...

RBNZ appoints Swedish central banker as governor

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... after several years at the executive board at the Riksbank and an extensive international experience" RBNZ board deputy chair Rodger Finlay said. New Zealand finance minister Nicola Willis said Breman's appointment follows a robust recruitment process ...

Alternative Investment Awards winners announced

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... forward-thinking helped to solidify the partnerships that have broadened opportunity sets for Australian investors. AFF chair Michael Gallagher said: "Dominic continues to be a respected voice today with advisers on the prudent use of alternative investments." ...

RBA says ASX has 'considerable work to do'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... and reporting controls for financial risk models and address issues identified in the assessment period. In response, ASX chair David Clarke acknowledged the bank's ongoing concerns but said it has been working towards fixing the ongoing issues. "The ...

Macquarie to pay Shield victims in full

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... of members' retirement savings after they used Macquarie's platform to invest their super in Shield," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "Many members thought their funds were safe when they used Macquarie's super platform to invest in Shield ...

Australian Retirement Trust chief executive steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... executive role. As a leader with a large span of influence, Kathy is exceptionally well placed to lead ART into the future," ART chair Andrew Fraser said. "I know her to be not just a quality leader, but someone who will strive for excellence on behalf ...

Platinum shareholders greenlight L1 Capital merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... a new ticker code 'L1G' on the ASX. The products will retain their existing brands. Addressing the EGM, Platinum chair Guy Strapp said: "The combination of Platinum and L1 Capital will create a market-leading investment platform of listed equities ...