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Rodney Forrest re-sentenced for $3m insider trading

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... unquestionably serious. It is a significant example of offences of this nature," the court held. The court also held that general deterrence was a primary sentencing consideration in the matter. The matter and appeal were prosecuted by the Office of ...

Bridgewest Ventures lands in Australia

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... of the Bridgewest Group, which has portfolio of global companies worth $4.2 billion (US$3bn). Bridgewest Venture Fund I general partner Paul Brownsey said: "We believe New Zealand and Australia represent one of the more overlooked innovation markets ...

Digital advice now available for Future Super members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... invite members to book in with its advice specialists for personal advice and one-on-one support. Commenting, Future Group general manager partnerships and advice Rosh Singappuli explained the offering will improve member outcomes. "We've had a collaborative ...

Feature: Private credit | The fine print

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... Investors who expect regular liquidity from an illiquid asset is a classic mismatch, Australian Retirement Trust (ART) general manager of mid-risk assets and UK Michael Weaver says. "It's no wonder problems get created," he notes. With major funding ...

Macquarie shareholders question its climate change commitment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... Shareholders have requested the resolution, coordinated by Market Forces, be included for consideration at Macquarie's annual general meeting (AGM) to be held on July 23. Australian Ethical is part of the 160 shareholders on the resolution. Last ...

UniSuper pilots' digital estate planning partnership with Safewill

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
UniSuper has partnered with online estate planning platform Safewill in a pilot program aimed at simplifying the Will creation process for members and improving awareness around estate planning and superannuation beneficiary nominations. Under the arrangement ...

HUB24 expands retirement options with TAL

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... advisers to execute complex strategies simultaneously, from account establishments to recontributions." Meanwhile, TAL general manager of retirement and wealth Shaun Bransdon said TAL is pleased to be supporting the new solution. "Australians who have ...

Australian Unity hires from HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... for the years ahead." In January, Australian Unity announced Joe Fernandes would step down from his role as executive general manager - funds management and group chief investment officer. At the time, Australian Unity said Fernandes played a pivotal ...

Investors thrust into rules of the 'jungle': Economist

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... complete resilience in markets over 2026 - to everything that's been happening in the Middle East, but also to the general fear that the economic cycle is not as straightforward as perhaps where it once was," Mousina said. The S&P 500, for example ...

Aware Super strengthens support for financial advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... at ANZ, Challenger, Mercer, PSK Private Wealth, and RetireInvest earlier in his career. Commenting on the appointment, general manager growth and partnerships Natalie Jarvis said Smith will further strengthen the fund's adviser proposition. "As adviser ...