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Government backs Enhanced Regulatory Sandbox overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... model designed to support financial innovation. The government has accepted all recommendations directed to it from an independent review of the ERS, while supporting recommendations directed to ASIC and industry. The changes are intended to reduce unnecessary ...

Crole banned for 10 years after abrupt exit from Sequoia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... regarding the questionable transaction. However, Sequoia remains open to selling InterPrac, recently appointing an independent adviser to explore a potential sale process.

Inquiry rips into Diversa: 'All profit, no responsibility'

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... that this is the reason why it is seeking a government bailout to make members whole. Vincent Plant, Diversa's independent director and chair, blamed the financial advisers who recommended the products. "Diversa had two main responsibilities. The ...

Andrew Hewison to step down after Pemba Capital investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... added: "Pemba has been exploring a partnership with a wealth platform for some time. Hewison stood apart: genuinely independent, a 40-year track record, and a culture built around its clients, none of which we intend to change." "Pemba is looking forward ...

Pengana takes WAM feud over PIA to Takeovers Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... entities increasing their voting power in the LIC. Furthermore, Pengana wants to establish a panel policy-compliant independent board committee, including through the appointment of at least two new independent directors to PIA. It also seeks fresh shareholder ...

Actuaries Institute launches AI risk management guide

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... risk and compliance that sets risk framework and provides oversight, and third being internal audit that provides independent assurance. The second framework focuses on classification of AI risk within the organisation, the third focuses on quantification ...

KKR to pocket $24bn from USI sale

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
KKR, alongside other co-investors, have agreed to sell USI Insurance Services to Aon for $24 billion (US$17bn). USI is an insurance brokerage and consulting business across risk, employee benefits and retirement solutions, and boast more than 10,500 ...

Equity Trustees super exit sparks Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... significant event notice read. In a statement to Financial Standard, Ozyon said: "Importantly, Mercer also conducted an independent governance review of Hejaz, which was completed approximately seven weeks ago. That review did not identify any major ...

SMC chair takes on more board duties

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... contribution as a member of the board." Additionally, alongside Sherry's appointment, the government also released an independent Capability Assessment of Housing Australia, led by Ken Kanofski, the government said. The assessment found Housing Australia ...

Vanguard to acquire custodian Altruist

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Vanguard will acquire custodian and investment platform Altruist in a bid to expand into the American independent financial adviser market. The two parties entered into a definitive agreement, the financial terms of which were not disclosed. Outlets ...