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ASFA names board chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... Superannuation Commission and as a special adviser for ASIC. Elkins also held the role of director at ASFA and a member of the Financial Services Council (FSC) superannuation board committee in the past. Elkins succeeds Gary Dransfield, who is stepping ...

Coinbase launches perps for wholesale investors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... accessible." The launch of perpetual contracts in Australia follows Coinbase Australia's approval for an Australian financial services licence (AFSL) in April 2026, and is the first product launch since. "More broadly it signals our long-term commitment ...

Franklin Templeton names new APAC head

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... relationships, deliver the full breadth of our platform across the region, and help investors achieve their long-term financial goals." According to Rainmaker research, Franklin Templeton manages more than $33 billion in Australian-sourced FUM as at ...

ISS STOXX names chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... PeopleFluent, among others. "I am honoured to take the helm of ISS STOXX at such an important moment in its evolution. The financial industry is evolving rapidly, and ISS STOXX is uniquely positioned to help its clients navigate this landscape with world-class ...

AMP delivers 33% profit jump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... increased to $167.6 billion, which AMP said reflected momentum in its wealth and retirement businesses. Speaking to Financial Standard, AMP chief executive Blair Vernon said AMP has "marked our territory" in regard to lifetime income products, and plans ...

Bain Capital snaps up Gong cha in global growth push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... Associates, adding another consumer brand to a growing list of acquisitions as the firm continues its global expansion. Financial terms for the acquisition were not disclosed. The deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026, subject to customary ...

Black Kite Partners nabs MST's chief operating officer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... join the firm in the same role. Sercombe joins the Australian private equity firm after almost eight years with MST Financial. Prior to that she was at Credit Suisse for 10 years, working across private banking, investment banking and equity research. ...

ASIC suspends AFSL of GFA Capital Markets

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
ASIC has suspended the Australian financial services licence (AFSL) of GFA Capital Markets (GFA) for five months after finding multiple client money, reporting obligation and compliance failures. GFA's licence has been suspended from 23 July 2026 to ...

FinCap beefs up treasury capabilities

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... markets portfolios, the firm said. Shah brings over 20 years' experience to the fold, most recently serving as chief financial officer at Hume Bank for nearly five years developing the bank's treasury, finance and operations capabilities and was integral ...

Former Berndale director jailed for $700k in misused funds

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... ASIC regarding overseas bank accounts that purportedly held Berndale funds. Berndale was required under its Australian financial services licence to maintain minimum net tangible assets and lodge audited financial reports. However, the overseas accounts ...