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AustralianSuper exec takes on chief executive role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... highly experienced executive with over 25 years' global experience across corporate and investment strategy, M&A, governance, capital markets and real asset management. Gillam said his experience positions him strongly to lead a focused Lendlease ...

Accounting sector rejects shifting CSLR costs to SMSFs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... Institute of Public Accountants argued escalating CSLR costs stem from product failures, conflicted distribution models and governance shortcomings rather than investors who ultimately bear the losses. The groups said the scheme's funding pressures have ...

AZ NGA appoints chief people and tech officers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... alternatives at MLC Neil Gellett as the head of product. Gellett will develop AZ NGA's product strategy, establish product governance and oversight framework, and strengthen relationships with key investment, life insurance and platform partners. Nesbitt ...

King's honours list lauds two super fund chiefs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... chief executive Debby Blakey was lauded for her "significant service to the superannuation sector, and to corporate governance." Blakey has been with the fund for more than 17 years, including 11 years as chief executive. She first joined in 2008 as ...

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... it comes at an important time for the fund. "Michael brings a rare combination of deep investment expertise, strong governance discipline and a proven ability to build high-performing teams," Everett said. "His experience across asset allocation, portfolio ...

Family office succession takes back seat to investments

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... never undergone a succession of great wealth before." This often leads to a lack of succession structures, processes, governance or frameworks set up. "The further you go down the generational track, the more you realise what you need to do, and they ...

Rest appoints head of CIO office

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... two million members," Clancy said. "Andy combines strategic financial leadership with disciplined execution, strong governance and collaborative stakeholder engagement. He will make a valuable contribution to Rest and our members." Prior to joining Rest ...

J.P. Morgan AM awarded fresh portfolio structuring mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... managed structures, we are strengthening our ability to implement portfolio decisions efficiently, while maintaining the governance, accountability and transparency that sits at the heart of our investment philosophy." Canavan also noted 20% of its MDA ...

Dexus forced to sell stake in airports

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... shares comprising the Dexus Bloc to remaining APAC shareholders" at fair market value and an immediate suspension of governance, voting and information rights of the Dexus Bloc of shareholders. Dexus is the trustee and manager of a 27.2% stake in Australia ...

Praemium names chair successor

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... Quinn as non-executive director and chair-elect, effective immediately. Quinn brings extensive experience across board governance and executive roles in the wealth and financial technology sectors. He previously chaired the boards of Class and Bravura ...