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Aequitas hires former Vanguard consultant

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... Stephan, Aequitas has also appointed Tea Van Ross (nee May) as head of strategy and client delivery. Ross had worked at Commonwealth Bank as senior process manager at CommSec product & customer experience.

Future Fund executive departs after 10 years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... technology strategy. Prior to that, Grant held roles at Hastings Funds Management and worked as energy adviser to the Commonwealth Minister for Resources and Energy. In his new role as founder and principal of Jolly Rambler, Grant will work with Australian ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... harm, particularly in areas involving retirement savings and SMSF's. The matter was prosecuted by the Office of the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions following an ASIC investigation and referral. As a result of the convictions, Arandez is ...

Industry welcomes government's productivity push

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... inquiries into Australia's productivity agenda, progressing the majority of near-term recommendations for the Commonwealth," Treasurer Jim Chalmers said.

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... years from 2024. The Accord brought together governments, superannuation funds and the construction sector, with the Commonwealth committing an initial $350 million to support 10,000 affordable homes, matched by state and territory commitments. Several ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... other super funds are increasing theirs significantly in response to increased claims. AustralianSuper, Cbus and Commonwealth Super Corporation have all increased their premiums, some by more than 40%, in response to a surge in mental health claims.

Ten Cap appoints inaugural distribution lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... experience across platforms, product development, and investment oversight. Prior to that, he spent over two years at Commonwealth Bank. Commenting, Todd said Cheika's appointment comes at a time when Ten Cap is continuously looking for growth. "Joe ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... have increased insurance premiums as a result of increased claims. In April, Financial Standard reported members of Commonwealth Super Corporation's Public Sector Superannuation Accumulation Plan (PSSap) were also facing a rise. From May 1, the premiums ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... penalties, including potential imprisonment. The matter has been referred by ASIC and is being prosecuted by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 2 July 2026.

Former adviser takes on investment role

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... development. She began her career as a trustee consultant at MLC, before moving to the private wealth division at Commonwealth Bank. She also spent nearly two years at Iress as client solutions consultant in the UK. More recently, she was head of operations ...