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Capital Group appoints ETF lead for APAC, Europe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... specialist at Vanguard, and operational management positions at Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Goldie also serves as chair of the EFAMA ETF Task Force and co-chair of the EU's T+1 Governance Committee for Asset Management. "We are delighted to welcome ...

Former Mason Stevens investments lead sets up own OCIO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... member, and former Madison Financial Group general manager and Clime Private Wealth lead Jaime Johns, serving as non-executive chair. Meanwhile, Fiduciary Partners was launched last year by former Colonial First State executive director, investment sales ...

L1 Group realises $24m of $35m merger cost synergies

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... $41 million in the same period last year. "The integration of the two businesses has been progressing at pace," L1 Group chair Guy Strapp said. "Beyond the cost synergies, we are seeing broad-based momentum across our business, which in turn provides ...

Governance issues on the rise: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... unconscionable behaviour. "The figures point to an increase in concerns being raised about corporate governance issues," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "They underscore ASIC's enforcement priorities, which include tackling governance and directors' ...

Regal profits rise 65%, Pacific Current reports $11.7m loss

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... from this episode, and we expect investors will benefit over time from the improvements that have been implemented." Regal chair Michael Cole said 2025 was a year of strong financial performance and continued progress. "While the business continues to ...

Sequoia weighs InterPrac's fate, launches review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... collapse of the two managed investment schemes. This includes hiring former ASIC commissioner Danielle Press as independent chair of its inaugural AFSL Governance Committee. Last November, ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court ...

Zurich Financial Services to acquire ClearView

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... favour of the proposal in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to an independent expert's review. ClearView chair Geoff Black said: "We believe Zurich and ClearView are highly complementary brands in life insurance and that, if the scheme ...

LGT Wealth Management names head of family advisory

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... further strengthening our role as a trusted partner in securing the future of these families." LGT Private Banking APAC vice chair of global family wealth Ping Ping Lim said Prasad's appointment will provide Australian families with strategic guidance ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received the Chair Award. High-achieving members in the association's accreditation programs were also celebrated. Ben Harrison was the top ...

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... which were reportedly sanctioned by the board. According to Benefits and Pension Monitor, Don Smith approved the payout as chair and oversaw the handling of the workplace relationship. Smith has now been replaced as chair by Audrey Wubbenhorst, while ...