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AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... an expanded area of responsibility for AFCA, requiring additional capabilities, systems and cross-sector coordination with new industries. Lacey said he is looking forward to contributing to the framework in his new role. "External dispute resolution ...

Soul Patts profit up, returns 9.7%

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... underpinned by higher trading gains and the Brickworks property joint venture. This was partially offset by lower profits from New Hope and investments within the private companies and credit assets, Soul Patts said. Pre-tax net asst value grew to $13.8 ...

North adds private markets SMA for retail investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... are occurring outside listed markets, ramping up adviser demand. Russell Investments head of distribution in Australia and New Zealand Neil Rogan said the portfolio aims to accommodate advisers and their clients' appetite across the private sector. ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... Money provides residential home loans, as well as asset finance, commercial real estate and novated leases in Australia. In New Zealand it offers residential home loans. Pepper Money had $20.1 billion in assets under management (AUM) at the end of June ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
U Ethical has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing Mathew Browning. Browning is passing the reins to Brett Jollie, who is joining the company on April 7, after spending more than eight years at the helm. U Ethical chair Fiona Pearse ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... deal, which will deliver benefits for both Australia and the European Union for generations to come. "This deal creates major new opportunities for Australian exporters in the European Union's massive $30 trillion economy, and will reduce costs for Australian ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... inspection models. "FMT is solving that problem with a platform that is not only safer and more efficient but also unlocks a new level of asset intelligence and predictive capabilities. This is the direction the industry is moving and FMT is well ahead ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... career: Should I stay or should I go to avoid the potential exposure?" he says. "We don't want it being an obstacle for new entrants coming into the market." While there are also obvious disappointments about the delay in the Delivering Better Financial ...

Australian Ethical makes changes to super menu, fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... are similar to that of the Growth option without the elevated risk profile. At the same time, from June it will introduce a new Conservative Balanced investment option for accumulation and pension members. It will aim to achieve returns of 2.25% per ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
A new report by the Super Members Council (SMC) found wealth levels for middle Australia have tripled in the past 20 years for recent retirees, with superannuation the key driver of strong growth. The report highlighted the role Australia's super system ...