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ASIC takes action on Falcon Capital directors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
ASIC is suing the directors of Falcon Capital, the responsible entity for the failed First Guardian Master Fund, alleging "serious and widespread failures" in their oversight. ASIC commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Falcon ...

Count takes 30% stake in Brisbane advice firm

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... network while reporting stronger first-quarter earnings. The investment will see Count take a minority interest in the business, with Apiary principals Scott McDonald and Craig Dobbs retaining a combined 70% stake and continuing to lead its operations. ...

Betashares launches ETF amid smart beta surge

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... generally correspond with the timing and nature of changes to the index, Betashares said. Specifically, GVAL analyses business fundamentals, including sales, cash flow, book value and dividends, to determine a company's value. At each rebalance, the ...

LGT Capital Partners names new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... January 2027, subject to regulatory approval, as part of the firm's succession planning. Paganoni, who has led the business since its establishment in 1998, will join LGT Capital Partners' group board. Gruber joined the firm in 2002 and has held ...

Audit quality continues to fall short: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... Judd and KPMG. As a result of concerns raised by ASIC, 10 companies made or agreed to improve the disclosure of material business risks in their operating and financial reviews. Companies also made or agreed to make changes to asset recognition and valuations ...

Natixis names institutional sales director

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... director, institutional sales. Hodgkinson was previously principal, distribution at ECP, where he was responsible for business development and client relations, before joining the Australian arm of one of Europe's largest asset manager. He also spent ...

Aware Super elevates data and AI with new promotions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... Change creates opportunity, but only for investors who are ready for it," he said. "Ganesh inherits a strong systematic business. His job is to build on those foundations, and I have every confidence he will." The leadership changes follow Aware Super's ...

Super funds lend voice to tokenisation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... (ATAG) brings together representatives from banks, superannuation funds, exchanges, payment providers and digital asset business, alongside government and regulators. Its first meeting is scheduled for early November, following the completion of Project ...

Challenger open to TAL takeover at a better price

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... Hamilton said the board will work through its process, but he is determined for it not to distract the momentum across the business. Challenger reported a strong start to FY27, with total sales rising 52% to $4.4 billion as demand for guaranteed retirement ...

Public and private markets set for convergence: JPMAM

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
The traditional divide between public and private markets could become increasingly irrelevant over the coming years, as institutional investors seek greater flexibility to capture opportunities across both asset classes. J.P. Morgan Asset Management ...