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KPMG finds new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. There have also been serious concerns raised regarding independence and integrity during the pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. It has since detailed a governance overhaul and action plan ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... view of financial freedom across a lifetime. The report found Australians' top life aspirations are now financial independence (54%) and having enough money to retire comfortably (54%), prompted by a "pragmatic response to a changing world." Ongoing ...

Final report into Life Code makes 85 recommendations

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... continued trust between life insurers and the Australians they protect, and we thank Peter Kell for the expertise, independence, and engagement he has brought to this review," Cupitt said. "Many people and organisations have contributed their time, insights ...

Treasury looks to reform regulation on consulting firms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... used by KPMG to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. There were also serious concerns regarding independence and integrity during the pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. The Treasury paper said there is "strong and compelling ...

KPMG details action plan to address whistleblower probe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... by KPMG to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. She also mentioned serious concerns regarding independence and integrity during the pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. KPMG said will engage an external third-party to undertake ...

Kudu acquires minority stake in Drummond Capital Partners

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... investing in our people, technology, governance and product capability over many years, without compromising our independence or our philosophy." He said Kudu's philosophy aligns with the firm's by backing founder-led businesses and allowing them to ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... flagged the "poor practices" of super fund and insurance boards. The proposed changes included strengthening board independence, especially in relation to entities that are part of a group and clarifying APRA's expectations around the roles of boards ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... by KPMG to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. She also mentioned serious concerns regarding independence and integrity during the pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. "Whistleblowers play an important role in uncovering misconduct ...

KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... by KPMG to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. She also mentioned serious concerns regarding independence and integrity during the pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. KPMG said the initial internal investigation, that did not ...

ASX tech spend drives capex to $200m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... appropriate aspiration" for its key role as the operator of critical market infrastructure and adding governance and independence workstreams to address key inquiry findings. The money has also been allocated to customer-driven growth initiatives and ...