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First Super appoints new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... welcomed the appointment of Kennedy, saying his decades long involvement in superannuation and strong focus on member's best interest was a very good fit for First Super. "Tim Kennedy is an acknowledged and outstanding leader in the superannuation ...

Australian life insurers lag global peers: Capgemini

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... policy ownership - putting customer relationships at risk and triggering exits that cost the industry billions," Chow said. "Best-in-class insurers demonstrate what's possible when consumers sit at the heart of every decision. They build the data ...

Tribunal affirms InterPrac, FSGA adviser bans

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 11 SEP 2026
... 2023 and 15 August 2024 and worked within the Venture Egg advice model. The tribunal found that Hanley failed to act in the best interests of at least six clients and provided inappropriate advice. He advised four clients to invest in First Guardian ...

End of an era as Bowater leaves Frontier

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... the State Super investment team, who can all step up and make their own mark, just as Kim has done. We wish her the very best and thank her for an exceptional career at Frontier." Bowater acknowledged the influence of Frontier luminary Fiona Trafford-Walker ...

Netwealth recruits AI expert to boost in-house advice tech

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... what he will bring to everyone who relies on Netwealth," Walker said. "He is exceptional at identifying where to put AI to best use to get the most out of the technology, in a way that delivers measurable gains. I am particularly looking forward to the ...

Crole banned for 10 years after abrupt exit from Sequoia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... from 18 November 2016 to 22 July 2026. He departed the company abruptly in July, stating that the decision was made "in the best interests of the company and its stakeholders." He remains a substantial shareholder in Sequoia. Under his guidance, InterPrac's ...

Iress appoints new chief financial officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... board and leadership team, I'd also like to express my gratitude to Cam for the past three years. We wish him the very best for the future," he said. Montford said Iress' strong market positions and embedded products presented a significant opportunity. ...

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

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... investments. The second was to monitor First Guardian. Super trustees like Diversa must fulfil these responsibilities in the best interests of members, the people who have their money saved in super," he told the committee panel. Plant stressed that ...

Integro expands further into Western Australia with merger

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... is available to all Integro clients." Fink said Integro shares Coastline Private Wealth's philosophy of providing the best service and building a long-term business, making the merger a natural fit. "Joining forces gives us the opportunity to retain ...

Allan Gray Australia strengthens retail distribution

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... flagship Allan Gray Australia Equity Fund the following year. Two decades on, the same fund was handpicked in the inaugural Best of Breed - Australia and New Zealand report released in March by Morningstar as among the leading active funds that provide ...