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Rest strengthens data and tax leadership with new hires

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... broader industry trends as super trends as super funds strengthen specialist capabilities in areas such as data governance, cyber security, regulatory compliance and member analytics. As funds scale and face increasing expectations around personalisation ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
Northern Trust has appointed David Sara as regional head of industry development for Asia Pacific, as the custodian looks to deepen engagement with asset owners and accelerate growth across the region. Based in Melbourne, Sara will focus on strengthening ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... and advice on the development of the SC3 Framework, a sector-driven initiative coordinated by ASFA to build resilience to cyber threats, fraud and scams by sharing threat intelligence across the industry." "I am very appreciative of the assistance, collective ...

APRA warns super trustees over AI adoption

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... potential impacts on critical systems. APRA member Therese McCarthy Hockey said regulated entities need to constantly adjust cyber practices to lift resilience and protect assets in a fast-moving threat environment. "The AI revolution presents tremendous ...

Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
Generation Life is the victim of a cyber incident that involved a bad actor attempting unauthorised access via its third-party service provider, which has now been "contained". "At this stage, there has been no evidence of impact on Generation Life's ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... cost to each." Additionally, the current method to obtain this information via email can result in a "significant risk or cyber threat" as well as prolonged administrative burden between advisers and super funds. "Financial advisers are recognised in ...

Cbus names new chief technology officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... long-term sustainable growth." In the role, Hagan will lead the business unit responsible for technology, digital services and cyber security, as well as supporting strategic execution, innovation and member-focused experiences. Prior to joining Cbus ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... service for victims of identity crime and scams. He has also held senior executive roles across government and industry in cyber and identity security, law enforcement, and national security. Lacey will lead the expansion of AFCA's jurisdiction to consider ...

AI layoffs a correction from overhiring: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
Morningstar said recent layoffs by Australian companies are being made from a high starting point, where in the past decade hiring could have outpaced the needs of the business. Atlassian recently laid off 10% of its workforce impacting 1600 jobs. Block ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) is making a $200 million hybrid note investment in ASX-listed cloud, cybersecurity, and telecoms provider Macquarie Technology Group. The NRFC said the investment is to help ensure critical digital ...