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ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is on the hunt for a new independent chair. Gary Dransfield is stepping down after four years as independent chair of ASFA. While there, he oversaw the appointment of Mary Delahunty as chief ...

Generation Life, PPS Mutual make senior distribution hires

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... investment-linked lifetime income solutions. He previously worked in senior roles at Ignition Advice, Financial Advice Association Australia, AMP, ING, BT Financial Group and MLC Australia. Generation Life general manager of distribution Brendon Rodda ...

Treasury to abolish CGT discount: Reports

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... through a range of options to see if we can deal with them or address them in a responsible way." Housing Industry Association (HIA) managing director Jocelyn Martin said proposed changes to negative gearing and CGT would worsen Australia's rental ...

Unprecedented times need growth and resilience: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026
... artificial intelligence and an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, according to the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA). At this year's SIAA Conference, which will take place on May 19-20 at the Park Hyatt Melbourne, Investing ...

Addressing modern slavery risks more critical than ever: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
This year's Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) Conference will help financial services professionals address modern slavery risk in portfolios, particularly as new laws propose entities should identify and take reasonable action ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) supports Treasury's proposed education reforms for financial advisers, noting they will provide significant flexibility for new entrants without reducing the rigour of the current settings. With ...

Hostplus extends Citi mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... positions us as the long-term provider of choice for industry super." According to the Australian Custodial Services Association, assets under custody (AUC) in Australia grew to $6.2 trillion in the first half of FY26, an increase of 8.6% on the June ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... at Jefferies, Riparian Capital Partners, KPMG, and EY. While studying, Leeson worked for the Financial Management Association of Australia in Brisbane. "These new team members reflect the strong level of activity across the firm and our continued focus ...

IFPA chief executive to exit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... chief executive in July last year after serving as acting general manager for about eight months. She first joined the association in 2021 as head of marketing and membership ahead of its decision to broaden the membership base; it was previously known ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... believe inflation and cost of living are the most important thing to account for in retirement. According to the latest Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's (ASFA) retirement standard, a comfortable lifestyle will require at least $54,840 ...