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HNWIs demand outperforming, mission-driven endowment funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
High-net-worth investors' (HNWIs) increasing demand for philanthropy vehicles with robust governance, a clear mission and can outperform in equal measure is helping fuel the rise of endowment funds such as the Aspect Impact Fund. The endowment aims ...

Sports no longer a sponsorship opportunity for super funds

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... clear cut." Although institutional investors will still face "considerable" barriers to entry in the form of strict governance and the potential reputational risks posed by individual athletes' behaviour, they can gain exposure to the sector in other ...

Scams and governance failures dominate tip-offs to ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... around 9800 tip-offs of misconduct from the public in the first six months of the year. Retail investor issues and governance matters continued to dominate reports received by ASIC, which together accounted for over four in five of all reports. Common ...

State Super announces new board appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... the SAS Trustee Corporation, has named a new member of its board, saying the appointment will add to the trustee's governance structure. Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch) state director Daniel Kicuroski will join the board, adding government ...

Actuaries Institute launches AI risk management guide

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... help financial services firms manage artificial intelligence (AI) risks. With rapid AI adoption, the Institutes note governance and risk management practices have not kept pace, and the AI Risk Management in the Financial Services Sector guide was designed ...

Macquarie names new wrap platform lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... most recently the head of managed accounts for nearly three years at the company, and the head of wealth platform risk governance for two years before that. Prior to joining Macquarie, she held senior positions at Westpac, including head of group executive ...

APG tops up MaxCap mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... partnership with APG has grown from a strong foundation of shared values - disciplined credit underwriting, rigorous governance and a genuine commitment to delivering strong risk-adjusted returns. Together, we have successfully implemented two high-performing ...

Equity Trustees super exit sparks Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Pension division was taken to protect the financial interests of members and followed ongoing oversight and review of the governance and operational framework of the Hejaz Division, in line with our responsibilities. The review commenced in August last ...

Acclaim Wealth names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Management. Most recently, Hamilton was overseeing strategic relationships, business development, product strategy, governance, compliance and operational initiatives across the DDH Graham business. Commenting, Acclaim Wealth chair Ugo Di Girolamo explained ...

SMC chair takes on more board duties

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... Housing Australia, led by Ken Kanofski, the government said. The assessment found Housing Australia has strengthened its governance, systems, processes and delivery capability over the past 18 months and placed 13 recommendations to further sharpen its ...