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ASX announces interim chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
ASX has appointed group executive markets and listings Darren Yip as interim chief executive, as the exchange continues its search for a permanent leader. Yip will assume the role, effective May 29, following the earlier announcement that chief executive ...

Former adviser takes on investment role

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
Aequitas Investment Partners has welcomed a seasoned financial adviser to the role of head of investment delivery to continue to bolster its investment and governance capabilities. In her new role, Allirah Rehac will be responsible for portfolio implementation ...

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 ...

MAX Awards 2026 finalists revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... will recognise the Agency of the Year, Campaign of the Year, Rising Star of the Year, Team of the Year and Community Initiative of the Year just to name a few. The winners will be determined by both the votes and vetting by the Financial Standard team. ...

Two Ensombl senior leaders exit

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Two members of Ensombl's leadership team - the chief commercial officer and chief membership officer - have exited the financial adviser community platform. Chief commercial officer Danni Visser and chief membership officer Emily Jenkins finished up ...

GESB loses another key executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
GESB's chief corporate services officer has left the fund after just one year in the role. Anthony Cribb joined GESB last year in the newly created executive position, tasked with overseeing the GESB corporate services business unit, including legal ...

WT Financial Group welcomes first chief financial officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
The ASX-listed WT Financial Group (WTL) has welcomed its inaugural chief financial officer, who was integral in the execution of the company's Investco strategy. Michael Peters has been appointed to the newly created role and will accelerate its consolidation ...

GESB chief bows out after 10 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... sector, aligning the fund with the Your Future, Your Super framework and shoring up its long-term sustainability. The initiative has already attracted more than 4916 new members. Palmer called GESB One Fund one of the most significant changes in GESB's ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Pepper Money has rejected Challenger's "best and final" takeover offer of $2.25 per share after it slashed the offer price from $2.60 per share earlier this month. "Following its consideration of the proposal and consultation with shareholders, the ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
U Ethical has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing Mathew Browning. Browning is passing the reins to Brett Jollie, who is joining the company on April 7, after spending more than eight years at the helm. U Ethical chair Fiona Pearse ...