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FEATURE: Problem detected

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... - including governance, operations, technology, and culture. Boards, executives, IT leaders and staff all have a role to play. "Cybersecurity is no longer optional. It's foundational to business continuity, reputation, and trust. The organisations ...

RBA's Hauser warns super funds of $1tn FX risk

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... over time. "Uncertainty remains elevated, and we are yet to see the full economic implications of the changes to US tariffs play out. It is encouraging therefore that many super funds are strengthening their capacity to think through and manage FX and ...

ASIC appoints new chair, deputy chair and members to MDP

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
ASIC has appointed a new chair, deputy chair and three new members to its Market Disciplinary Panel (MDP), replacing five members who are set to retire. Victoria Weekes has been appointed chair of the MDP, taking over the reigns from Simon Gray after ...

FSC appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has welcomed two new directors; Scott Hartley and Daniel Shrimski, to its board. Hartley has been a leader of the Australian superannuation industry for more than two decades. He currently serves as chief executive ...

Geopolitics, AI tests prudential regulation: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
In addition to "worsening" cybersecurity risks, geopolitical volatility and artificial intelligence (AI) are creating "unacceptable prudential risks" for APRA. APRA member Therese McCarthy Hockey said geopolitical risk has become a "risk accelerant" ...

Ben Samild to leave Future Fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2025
Future Fund chief investment officer Ben Samild is leaving the sovereign wealth fund for a new role. Samild has been with the Future Fund since 2013 when he joined as head of alternatives. He was named chief investment officer in August 2023 after serving ...

FEATURE: Back in action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... comeback. But for those thinking a geared strategy is a good way to make a quick buck, it's actually far more of a long-term play. As Andrew Saikal-Skea, founder of Saikal-Skea Financial Advice, tells it, gearing - and specifically the use of margin ...

Aware Super launches new features for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025
... commitment to offering a great digital experience across all our touchpoints and acknowledges the important role advisers play in helping Australians reach their retirement goals," Travis said. "Aware Super understands that advisers deliver the greatest ...

Advisers favour third-party support in product selection

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2025
Research and asset consultants continue to play a pivotal role in financial advisers' product selection, especially in managed accounts and superannuation, Investment Trends says. According to its 2025 Adviser Product and Marketing Needs Report, which ...

BlackRock nabs $122bn Citi mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 5 SEP 2025
BlackRock has been tapped by Citi Wealth to create a new portfolio offering for its clients - Citi Portfolio Solutions powered by BlackRock. The offering will combine the strategic investment advisory and planning capabilities of the leading global ...