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Shield collapse brings wholesale governance to the forefront

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
The failures of Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund has pushed governance to the forefront - particularly among wholesale investors, according to Magellan Financial Group. Sophia Rahmani, chief executive and managing director of Magellan ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... play." The FSC said it will work with operators within its membership and ASIC to develop such standards "that enhance governance and disclosure practices in private credit and private markets more broadly." "Private capital fills a funding gap for innovative ...

ASIC issues interim stop orders to La Trobe Financial

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
... follow ASIC's surveillance of private credit managers and their retail products, focused on fund transparency, governance, valuation practices, management of conflicts of interest and fair treatment of investors. On September 3, La Trobe said it ...

Aura Group explores ASX listing, appoints advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... investment industry for two decades, and he understands Aura's DNA," said Ng. "His experience across asset allocation, governance and advisory makes him a natural fit as we scale into our next chapter."

FEATURE: Problem detected

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... that many businesses are still underinvested in security measures with only 29% implementing AI-related security and governance controls, and just a quarter (24%) running cyber awareness training. Still, companies are generally confident in their ability ...

Greece launches new innovation, infrastructure fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... circular and blue economy, and digital infrastructure." "Through a disciplined investment approach and independent governance, HIIF aims to deliver long-term returns while maximising social, economic, and environmental impact," it said. Growthfund highlighted ...

Zenith reaffirms Metrics ratings amid doubts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... following the recent downgrades by another research house. Two of Metrics' funds were downgraded by Lonsec over governance concerns earlier this month. The downgraded funds were the Metrics Income Opportunities Trust from 'recommended' to ...

ASIC appoints new chair, deputy chair and members to MDP

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... contributions they have made," Constant said. "We are especially grateful to Simon Gray for his dedicated leadership and governance as chair of the MDP over the last nine years." ASIC refers any breaches that can be resolved with an infringement notice ...

Zenith names portfolio solutions lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... leveraging rigorous and contemporary research to build resilient portfolios, and upholding strong risk management and governance practices in an increasingly complex and regulated environment." Zenith's portfolio solutions business has nearly $6 billion ...

PPS Mutual appoints new chair

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... Mutual as it continues to serve Australian professionals. Pillemer said: "Anthony's unique blend of industry expertise, governance experience and vision makes him the ideal leader to chair our board at this exciting stage of PPS Mutual's journey. He ...