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Investment managers ramp up AI use in front offices

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... investment decision-making still relies on human relationships and judgment," CPP Investments head of investment operations Mike Leader said. "Ultimately, competitive advantage will not come from automation alone but from how effectively we combine automation ...

Alexis George to retire, new AMP chief named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... an honour. I wish Blair and AMP continued success and will remain a strong supporter." On behalf of the AMP board, chair Mike Hirst thanked George for her leadership. "Alexis has guided AMP through a significant transformation that has streamlined the ...

Mubadala enters $754m JV with Barings

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 DEC 2025
... creative financing solutions that deliver resilient, long-term value to our stakeholders." Barings chair and chief executive Mike Freno added: "We are pleased to strengthen our partnership with Mubadala through this milestone venture. By combining Barings' ...

AustralianSuper names chief platforms officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
AustralianSuper has shifted its chief technology officer to the newly created role. Mike Backeberg will lead the fund's technology, digital and data services strategy, and has been managing AustralianSuper's member operations and data and technology ...

Investment veteran wraps 30 year career

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025
... collaboration. And to the markets-especially volatility-thank you for keeping every day interesting." Evidentia Group chief executive Mike Wright paid tribute to Lim's contribution. "Nathan has been a real asset to the Lonsec Group, Evidentia Group ...

Sequoia shares dive nearly 50%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
... much as 28%, the group said it was not aware of any information that could explain the decline. Last week, Sequoia chair Mike Ryan told shareholders that the litigation brought by ASIC over Shield and First Guardian was not unexpected and the allegations ...

Sequoia boasts of 'good governance' despite ASIC action

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... Macquarie over their decision to bar InterPrac advisers. Addressing its annual general meeting this morning, Sequoia chair Mike Ryan said the litigation brought by ASIC last week over Shield and First Guardian was not unexpected and the allegations were ...

Japanese insurer acquires stake in Barings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 NOV 2025
... realise even more value over time and ultimately benefiting our policyowners and customers." Barings chair and chief executive Mike Freno said the firm is excited about the partnership and the opportunity to accelerate growth. "Building on MassMutual's ...

PPS Mutual appoints new chair

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... commitments to the Actuaries Institute and a significant tenure in the non-profit sector. Asher will succeed outgoing chair Mike Jackson, who will remain in the company for 12 months to support the transition. Jackson described his time with PPS Mutual ...

Northern Trust Asset Management names president

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... Hunstad joined the asset manager in 2012 and was most recently the global co-chief investment officer. "We are excited to have Mike step into the role of president of Northern Trust Asset Management," O'Grady said. "After 25 years in the industry and ...