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Aware Super names head of stewardship

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
Aware Super has appointed a new head of stewardship within its Aware Responsible Investment team. As head of stewardship at Aware, Chris Newton will be leading a team of analysts focusing on building financial value and sustainable outcomes for the ...

ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... instruments to ensure they are easy to understand, while implementing sector-based regulatory roadmaps to help small company directors and financial advice businesses understand their obligations. It also improved access to regulatory information on ...

ACCC approves Zurich's ClearView takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... channel. Zurich Financial Services is owned by Zurich Insurance Group, which is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange. ClearView directors are unanimously recommending ClearView shareholders to vote in favour of the transaction at the scheme meeting, in the ...

Sequoia delays dividend amid InterPrac sale uncertainty

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... "However, consistent with the company's prior disclosures and to continue cooperating with ASIC and the court process, the directors have determined it is appropriate to further defer payment of the interim dividend pending greater certainty regarding ...

ASX Advisory Group gives update on corporate governance revision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... recommendation dealing with director elections." It also suggested an improved remuneration structure for non-executive directors, noting they can play an important role to appropriately reward long-term value creation, while preserving independence. ...

legalsuper announces C-suite changes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... superannuation sector. Earlier this year, the fund also refreshed its board, appointing Moira Saville and Joel Tucker as directors following the departure of long-serving board members Mary Mcken and Richard Flitcroft. Meanwhile, Northey brings experience ...

Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... shareholders who do not accept IFM's offer could risk continued underperformance. However, Atlas Arteria independent directors' assessment found the price to be materially below its fundamental value to adequately reflect the value of the high-quality ...

Former Berndale director pleads guilty

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
A former director of collapsed derivatives provider Berndale Capital Securities has pleaded guilty to multiple dishonesty offences, including the misuse of nearly $700,000 in company funds. Stavro D'Amore admitted to three combined charges before ...

Canada launches first sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026
... retail product. It will operate at arms-length from the government, with a chief executive and independent board of directors to be appointed. "Canada's next chapter of growth starts with investing at home. The Canada Strong Fund will invest in key ...

ASIC bans another former MWL adviser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... to 28 August 2025. On 25 August 2025, ASIC cancelled MWL's Australian Financial Services licence, banned one of MWL's directors and its responsible manager. Morgan is one of several former MWL financial advisers who have been banned by ASIC in regard ...