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US pension funds move against James Hardie chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
... vote against the four James Hardie directors up for election, including Lloyd. ISS said it had "material corporate governance concerns" around the James Hardie board. The acquisition of Azek also sparked the ASX to launch a review into shareholder approval ...

Russell Investments launches private markets offering

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
... these assets through a retail-compatible managed account structure that features institutional-grade controls around governance, transparency, and liquidity management."

Shield, First Guardian fallout calls for tougher scrutiny on research houses, licensee governance

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... Fund and First Guardian Master Fund calls for tougher scrutiny of research houses and licensees to strengthen their governance framework, according to experts, who warn that an entrenched system requires an urgent shakeup. Speaking to Financial Standard ...

APRA updates governance framework

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
... Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has provided an update on its consultation to modernise the prudential framework on governance for superannuation trustees, banks and insurers. In March, APRA proposed eight measures to update its cross-industry ...

Feature: Group insurance | Cold comfort

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... review also found delays in many cases where all the necessary and correct documentation had been provided. CSC head of governance and support Jarred Brown says management of death benefits goes beyond money and assets, often proving to be an "incredibly ...

Qualitas co-founder trades in equity for $53m

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
... examine the founders' motivation and if the "original thesis of alignment is still there." "You can look at how their governance and decision making has changed. Has the founder changed roles? Oftentimes we'll see them stepping down from CEO ...

Super risks continue as advice gets all clear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... the advice sector," AFCA said. "They also align with ongoing regulatory priorities around quality of advice, product governance, and distribution practices."

ART names new chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... and in the lives of our members," Fraser said. "This understanding is reflected in our commitment to strong corporate governance. "Helen's depth of experience and leadership capacity will be vital assets as the fund implements its 2030 Strategy under ...

ASIC targets potential vertical integration in managed accounts

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... consider compliance with the general licensee obligations and advice conduct obligations. Our surveillance will focus on governance frameworks, management of conflicts of interest, and outcomes for consumers," the report said. Some financial advisers ...

ASX announces changes following independent review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... ASX said it would implement recommendations from an independent panel review on the process for developing corporate governance principles and recommendations. In June, ASX informed members of the Corporate Governance Council that it had established ...