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Acclaim Wealth appoints head of distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... opportunities. Smith brings more than two decades of experience in financial services distribution, having held senior leadership roles with ClearView Wealth and CommInsure. Acclaim Wealth chief executive Julie Hamilton said Smith's appointment reflected ...

State Street appoints head of Asia Pacific

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... delivering for clients," State Street head of international Stefan Gmuer said. "His regional knowledge and collaborative leadership will help advance our growth strategy across Asia Pacific, while supporting regional clients as they seek to unlock growth ...

Aperio joins Akumin

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... advice business the group wanted to partner with, citing its client-first approach, focus on business improvement and leadership from senior financial planner Serhan Asin and proactive manager Jim Gulabovski. "Jim and Serhan are passionate about guiding ...

Infocus continues leadership expansion with new appointment

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Infocus has welcomed a new head of practice growth, as the firm continues to strengthen its business following several leadership appointments in recent months. Darren Smith has stepped into the role, where he will lead Infocus' practice development ...

Crole banned for 10 years after abrupt exit from Sequoia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... Group managing director and chief executive Garry Crole for 10 years, following the events that unfolded under his leadership. Crole was a director of InterPrac Financial Planning from 20 August 2004 to 1 December 2025. From1 February 2004 to 17 July ...

Iress appoints new chief financial officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... step down after three years in the role. Williamson will remain with Iress until the end of 2026 to support an orderly leadership transition. Iress group chief executive officer and managing director Andrew Russell said Montford's combination of ...

Diversa board backs chief executive pay rise, bonus amid First Guardian fallout

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 SEP 2026
... increased his salary at the height of the First Guardian collapse, an inquiry heard, doubling down on its confidence in his leadership and suitability to lead the business. Peterson received a base salary of $825,000 in the 2025 financial year, an increase ...

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

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... million. At the recent Parliamentary Joint Committee on Corporations and Financial Services inquiry, Diversa's leadership team stood its ground, claiming that the root cause of First Guardian's failure was fraud and that this is the reason why ...

Royal London AM hunts for next chief

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 SEP 2026
... Cazeaux said: "Royal London Asset Management is a business with strong momentum, a clear strategy and a highly capable leadership team." "I have worked closely with Hans over recent years and have seen first-hand the strength of Royal London Asset Management's ...

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... commercial and philanthropic experience would support the organisation's next phase of growth. "Lisa brings exceptional leadership experience across financial services, philanthropy and purpose-led organisations. She has a strong track record of leading ...