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Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... the business should run in the event of a sudden death or permanent disablement. Only a minority have undertaken comprehensive, regularly reviewed plans covering all contingencies. "While it is important to plan for contingencies such as retirement and ...

Alexander Funds names new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... appointed John Caldwell as chief executive, effective 7 September 2026. Alexander Funds said the appointment follows a comprehensive search process undertaken by the board as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth and development. Until Caldwell ...

Acenda in the hot seat over enterprise agreement

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... not accurately reflect its proposed enterprise agreement. "Our proposed agreement has been developed following a comprehensive and good faith bargaining process, including extensive engagement with employees through multiple information sessions and ...

Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... strategies through regulated digital advice journeys. Lusty said digital advice should not be viewed as a replacement for comprehensive financial advice, but rather as a way to serve members who would otherwise receive no advice at all. "The comparison ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has urged the federal government reject proposals that would expand funding responsibility for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to Australians in APRA-regulated superannuation funds, arguing the costs should ...

NGS Super names chief member officer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... with the executive team to drive the next phase of growth and impact for the fund." Parsons' appointment follows a comprehensive executive search process with an extensive field of high-calibre candidates, NGS Super said. "The strength of the candidate ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... material capital commitment to supporting Australians across their entire retirement journey by providing the most comprehensive whole-of-life offering in the market," Power said. "By bringing together best-in-class global investment capability, local ...

HeirWealth partners with ViewTrade

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... capabilities - bringing together the two functions. HeirWealth and ViewTrade said within the Australian market, comprehensive performance and tax reporting have traditionally operated as separate to multi-asset trade execution, which they said created ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... Waterhouse said the CGT discount reforms undermine confidence in long-term investing. While the changes are not comprehensive tax reform, Waterhouse said they are "a significant tax package affecting how Australians invest, hold assets, rebalance portfolios ...

Magellan awards $5.3bn global equities mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... performance outcomes for clients and to align the funds with evolving investor preferences," Magellan said. "After a comprehensive review, the board of MAML determined that the change in investment strategy and appointment of Vinva as investment manager ...