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ASIC takes action on Falcon Capital directors

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
... best interests," said Court. "These were Australians' retirement savings, yet ASIC alleges millions of dollars were handed over before contracts were even in place, including for investments linked to those running the fund." Falcon was also the responsible ...

Australia, UK partner to procure well-regulated financial markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Following its inaugural meeting in September 2025, the second UK-Australia Joint Financial Regulatory Forum took place this week, with Australia remaining vocal about placing greater emphasis on governance and asset valuation of private markets. The ...

State Super farewells investment strategy chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... decade at the public sector fund. Keri Pratt will retire on November 3, wrapping up her career in financial services spanning over 40 years. Pratt joined State Super in 2017 and was head of institutional for Australia and New Zealand at Franklin Templeton ...

Betashares launches ETF amid smart beta surge

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... investments with targeted index-based solutions to suit their risk, return and fee budgets." Betashares currently manages over $7 billion across its factor-based equity ETFs. Others include the Betashares Australia 200 Fundamental Value ETF (ASX: QOZ) ...

LGT Capital Partners names new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
... long-serving chief executive set to step into a board role after almost three decades at the helm. Sascha Gruber will take over as chief executive from Roberto Paganoni on 1 January 2027, subject to regulatory approval, as part of the firm's succession ...

Audit quality continues to fall short: ASIC

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
The corporate regulator has called for improvements in audit quality and financial reporting after its latest surveillance found companies, including superannuation funds, are still not getting the fundamentals right. Report 842 ASIC's oversight of ...

ASFA names new board members

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has appointed two new members to its board of directors. Australian Retirement Trust (ART) chief executive Kathy Vincent and Brighter Super chief executive Kate Farrar will commence their board ...

Aware Super elevates data and AI with new promotions

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics are becoming increasingly central to investment decision-making, with Aware Super reshaping its investment leadership to strengthen how technology informs portfolio strategy. The $248 billion superannuation ...

Ageing dynamics require holistic retirement planning: La Trobe Financial

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... insignificant to many, Waterworth said the surge still represents "millions of retirees". He also noted that the population aged over 65 has more than doubled over the century, with the 85+ cohort showing a similar trend. Because life expectancy was ...

Ausbil shutters $27m long short fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2026
... end of 2026. Ausbil chief investment officer and head of equities Paul Xiradis thanked Pandit and Smith for their efforts over the years. "They have made an important contribution to Ausbil, and we wish them every success with their future endeavours," ...