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ASX not in a rush to pick next chief executive: Chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

ASX chair David Clarke said the market operator does not want to rush the appointment of its next chief executive. Speaking at the Australian Shareholders' Association 2026 Investor Conference in Melbourne last week, Clarke said succession planning ...

FEATURE: Fixed income | Adjusting the lens

PENNY PRYOR | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... prices have more of a disinflationary pulse than inflationary," he says. Shock and awe The bigger question about the disruption to the supply of oil from the Middle East, which is impacting most global economies, is whether an inflationary shock turns ...

Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

... unauthorised transactions. Generation Life's business continuity plan was immediately implemented and there was minimal disruption to its operations," parent company Generation Development Group (GDG) said. "While this unauthorised access occurred ...

APAC investments chief for Morningstar IM resigns

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

... remain firmly on track," Morningstar said. "The team will continue to operate as usual during this transition, with no disruption to our investment approach or day-to-day portfolio management. The process to hiring a suitable successor to Matt has begun." ...

arcpoint OCIO wins three mandates

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

... arcpoint will deliver a portfolio solution. arcpoint chief executive and founding partner Jacqueline Fernley said the disruption in the Strait of Hormuz has markets oscillating between risk-on reflation and risk-off inflation, with geopolitics setting ...

Government rolls out relief via National Reconstruction Fund

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

The federal government is bringing forward over $6 billion in concessional capital, including zero interest loans, to support local businesses affected by global disruptions. The $1 billion Economic Resilience Program, $5 billion Net Zero Fund, and ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... (Natixis IM) Great Wealth Transfer report, baby boomers, Australians aged between 62 to 80, are expected to cause the most disruption as 75% said they would switch advisers upon inheritance. The survey interviewed 2700 financial professionals and 7000 ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... -1.55% in the same period. Rest lamented the performance was the result of the developments across the Middle East and disruption from the technology sector, largely revolving around artificial intelligence (AI). "The situation in the Middle East remains ...

Global economy 'drifting' to adverse scenario: IMF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

International Monetary Fund (IMF) director of research Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas said with each passing day that disruption continues in the Middle East, the global economy is drifting closer to the adverse scenario of its projections. The IMF has downgraded ...

Viridian targets double-digit growth

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... businesses to take greater responsibility for investment outcomes, particularly as the industry responds to recent disruption and a sharper focus on governance and accountability," Shahien said. Shahien said as the advice sector faces scrutiny, now is ...

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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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