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Data, compliance key to successful technology-enabled advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... James Hammond said the reality is "no one sorted out their client data," meaning investments data is housed in disparate platforms and not easily accessible at once. "If your data is rubbish, it doesn't matter what AI you put on top of it, it's rubbish ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... spent a decade, most recently as national chief technology officer for Australia and New Zealand. AustralianSuper chief platforms officer Mike Backeberg said appointing Carney was a major step in the fund's tech evolution. "Sarah has over two decades' ...

Bell Financial launches Tandem Capital

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
Bell Financial Group has announced the launch of Tandem Capital expanding its platforms division with a new margin lending and at-call investment offering aimed at advisers and their clients. The new business will provide advisers with access to margin ...

Russell Investments hires from BT

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
Russell Investments has welcomed a director of key accounts and platforms within the wealth team. Tonya Ripley has joined from BT where she was head of national accounts. Prior to that Ripley also held roles at HUB24 and AMP. "Tonya brings over 20-plus ...

North expands adviser support with new hire

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... platform continues expanding its adviser support and distribution capabilities. Lennis-Harvey will report to director, platforms growth and wealth distribution Kristine Goodwin, and will lead North's national business development strategy as the ...

Aequitas hires former Vanguard consultant

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... advisers. Founded in 2010, Aequitas manages over $8 billion in client funds and runs its own proprietary investment platforms, Aequilibrium and Altum. On announcing his appointment, the group said that Stephan will lead their existing asset consulting ...

Senior housing, retail stand out in global property markets: Bedingfield

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... retailers were now returning to physical stores after discovering online-only models left them vulnerable to dominant platforms such as Amazon. Global shopping centre occupancy rates have since tightened sharply, while new retail supply remains limited. ...

Iress names chief tech officer to lead AI transformation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... has appointed Darryl Campbell-Blackwell as the group chief technology officer as it pushes ahead to modernise its core platforms by embedding artificial intelligence (AI) across them. Campbell-Blackwell brings more than 25 years' experience in software ...

Mulino, Hogan headline 2026 SIAA Conference

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... on investing in growth and resilience, will also delve into hot-topic issues such as regulation, private markets and platforms. As top headliners, assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino and shadow assistant treasurer Kevin Hogan will present at the conference. ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... Expanding the test for diversified externally directed products in the accumulation phase - the majority of which are on platforms - is a possibility. Single- or multi-manager products, and separately managed accounts fall into this category. Treasury ...