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Generation Life, PPS Mutual make senior distribution hires

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... known throughout the advice community and has established a strong reputation with advisers; I have seen it firsthand in the field. Hasib cares about our industry, understands the landscape and brings a positive, can-do attitude. I am very much looking ...

UBS Global Wealth Management wins mandate

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2026

... As the fundraising arm of the hospital, its primary purpose is to accelerate the pace of discovery and innovation in the field of oncology. Funds raised by the foundation are directed towards supporting researchers and scientists at the hospital. The ...

Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

During unprecedented times, it is important for the financial services industry to balance growth and resilience amid regulatory reforms, the rise of artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers ...

MAX Awards 2026 finalists revealed

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

Voting is now open for the 2026 Financial Standard MAX Awards. The finalists for the 2026 MAX Awards have been selected across 19 categories. The MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards shine a light on individuals and teams excelling ...

Magellan strengthens ranks with twin hires

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

Magellan Financial Group is bolstering its senior ranks, bringing in new heads of product and operations as the Sydney-based asset manager pushes ahead with plans to strengthen its next phase of growth. Jonathan Gad joins as head of product, tasked ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER | TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026

Nominations are now open for the annual Financial Standard MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards 2026. The MAX Awards has recognised industry excellence across marketing, advertising and sales in financial services for over the past ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026

... Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), which collectively commended the bill will unfreeze LISTO to level the playing field for low-income workers. "The critical point is that super will still be concessionally taxed for every Australian, from the ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

Successful female fund managers thrive in investment teams that are built on diverse views, trust and transparency, which are equally important in the companies they invest in. Looking at the progress of gender parity in wealth management, top female ...

What Australia must do to be at the forefront of financial innovation

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... changes across the financial world, Longo said, particularly agentic AI. "[Agentic AI] has the potential to level the playing field in favour of consumers - to help them navigate the complexity of the financial services industry and shop around to find ...

UniSuper helps raise $30m for PlasmaLeap

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... resources like food and fuel." Funds will also be used to progress fertiliser hubs in New South Wales and Tasmania, expand field trials, and further develop PlasmaLeap's technology. PlasmaLeap's patented reactor technology produces ammonia and ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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