Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 331 - 340 of 17157 results for "industry"

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
Although the tabling of the super tax bill was largely supported by the industry, the SMSF Association (SMSFA) remains concerned about the likelihood of "unintended" consequences. Yesterday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment ...

Acenda announces two C-suite appointments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... growth agenda and strengthen relationships across the market. He brings over 25 years of experience across the insurance industry and joined MLC Life in September 2024. He has previously served as group executive of life insurance at ClearView Wealth ...

JANA named implemented consultant for TasBuild

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... is responsible for managing the portable long service leave entitlements of workers in the building and construction industry in Tasmania, TasBuild will receive advice on managing long service leave funds and redundancy trusts targeting specific funding ...

Aged care advice needs regulatory intervention: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... Services Australia, has contributed to this issue. In its recommendations to government, regulators and broader advice industry figures, Aged Care Steps called for enhanced regulation and enforcement through strengthening ASIC's role in overseeing aged ...

Allianz Retire+ updates AGILE, slashes fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 FEB 2026
... retirement income market. "As this segment gains popularity and understanding, our enhanced offering, coupled with broader industry dynamics, is poised to drive further uptake," she said. Allianz Retire+ modelling shows that a 58-year-old customer investing ...

UN pension fund confirms leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... financial knowledge and expertise along with a strong track record of senior leadership in both the financial services industry and in international organisations," the pension fund said. van der Zeen succeeds Pedro Antonio Guazo Alonso. As at the end ...

Mulino acknowledges some regulation 'not thought through'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has called on the government to urgently prioritise regulatory reform to address the growing burden of red tape that is stifling productivity and economic growth. The ACCI released a report, Path ...

Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026
... executive before taking on the top job, succeeding Anne-Marie Corboy. "Debby has made an indelible mark on HESTA, and the industry as a whole. We pride ourselves on being gutsy advocates for our members, and Debby has personified this," HESTA chair Nicola ...

Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... that currently discourage private investors getting involved. The review stated that greater use of partnerships with industry and private investors will provide opportunities for Defence to address its budgetary challenges that have led to much of its ...

KKR to acquire Arctos Partners

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
... positioned to help us achieve the vision we have for Arctos." "We see tremendous opportunity to better serve the sports industry and the sponsor community, but the key to that unlock is a partnership that will provide access to strategic, financial and ...