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Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026

The Actuaries Institute and the Australian Banking Association (ABA) have welcomed the measures taken by the government to tackle structural productivity concerns in the Australian economy. The ABA said the Federal Budget has laid the groundwork to ...

Chalmers chooses 'hard road of reform' in Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... "This is possible because of our responsible approach to finding savings and reprioritisations, spending restraint and banking all revenue upgrades." Debt is down a further $18 billion in 2026-27 than forecast in the mid-year, saving the government $70 ...

legalsuper announces C-suite changes

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... long-serving board members Mary Mcken and Richard Flitcroft. Meanwhile, Northey brings experience across superannuation, banking, insurance and member organisations, having previously held senior roles at CareSuper, RACV, ING and Aviva Australia. His ...

Iress inks partnership to embed AI across platforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... Iress said it will have a disciplined spending of around 5-7% of revenue on the R&D. Thoughtworks managing director for banking, financial services and insurance Wayne Te Paa said: "We are proud to partner with Iress to accelerate its ambitions as a ...

Former adviser takes on investment role

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... due diligence and governance, Aequitas said. Rehac brings over a decade of experience across financial advice, private banking and platform development. She began her career as a trustee consultant at MLC, before moving to the private wealth division ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... Melbourne. Bringing more than 20 years' experience in digital, technology and delivery leadership across the super and banking sectors, Arnott was most recently head of member platforms at AustralianSuper leading the delivery of digital and member servicing ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... buyout team. He's also previously held roles with Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan in London, and was an investment banking associate for three years at J.P. Morgan in both Sydney and London. Meantime, joining the private equity team as associates ...

JBWere makes senior advice hires

STAFF WRITER | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... executive director and NSW state manager. He's also previously spent over eight years at Perpetual and worked in NAB's banking team. Meantime, former Saxo Australia chief executive Ben Smoker has been named head of advice for NSW/ACT. Smoker ...

Merchant pledges long-term commitment to Australia with new hires

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... the advice industry. Melville brings more than 30 years' experience across wealth management, financial advice, and banking. He spent over 20 years at Macquarie Group, most recently leading the virtual adviser network within wealth solutions. "The ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... calling for, for a long time. It is also likely to have a positive impact on the sector's ability to access normal banking rails," Derham said. He said the council will continuously work with its members, Treasury and ASIC to develop rules and guidelines ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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