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Generation Life reports cyber attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
Generation Life is the victim of a cyber incident that involved a bad actor attempting unauthorised access via its third-party service provider, which has now been "contained". "At this stage, there has been no evidence of impact on Generation Life's ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... cost to each." Additionally, the current method to obtain this information via email can result in a "significant risk or cyber threat" as well as prolonged administrative burden between advisers and super funds. "Financial advisers are recognised in ...

Cbus names new chief technology officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... long-term sustainable growth." In the role, Hagan will lead the business unit responsible for technology, digital services and cyber security, as well as supporting strategic execution, innovation and member-focused experiences. Prior to joining Cbus ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... service for victims of identity crime and scams. He has also held senior executive roles across government and industry in cyber and identity security, law enforcement, and national security. Lacey will lead the expansion of AFCA's jurisdiction to consider ...

AI layoffs a correction from overhiring: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
Morningstar said recent layoffs by Australian companies are being made from a high starting point, where in the past decade hiring could have outpaced the needs of the business. Atlassian recently laid off 10% of its workforce impacting 1600 jobs. Block ...

National Reconstruction Fund makes $200m investment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) is making a $200 million hybrid note investment in ASX-listed cloud, cybersecurity, and telecoms provider Macquarie Technology Group. The NRFC said the investment is to help ensure critical digital ...

Product showcase: Follow the leaders

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
Brought to you by Ziller Funds Management. Founder-led companies have historically outperformed - it's been established many times over through both industry and academic research. In perhaps one of the most notable examples, having observed that ...

AFCA expands C-suite with three hires

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... including Westpac and NAB, and a large mutual. AFCA said her experience spans digital modernisation, data-led operations, cyber security, enterprise architecture, and cloud transformation within highly regulated environments. "I'm excited to bring my ...

Platform cybersecurity, service quality now advisers' deciding factors

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... AI in their practices, including 27% who use it extensively, primarily for client communications. Meanwhile, heightened cyber threats and regulatory scrutiny are prompting further investment in identity verification, authentication and approval controls ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
Challenger reported a statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) of $339 million, a massive 369% increase, in the first half of 2026. Normalised NPAT came increased 2% to $229 million and assets under management increased 3% to $128 billion. Despite the ...