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GSFM appoints two new executives

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... operations, process improvement, risk management and compliance. In 2019, he was promoted to senior manager - operations and risk. Peter Nichols, who was chief operating officer, has been appointed to the newly created role of chief financial officer. ...

UniSuper helps raise $30m for PlasmaLeap

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... Ventures investment director Stian Nygaard said. Uniseed appointed Alastair Hick as chief executive in January, succeeding Peter Devine who left the organisation in December after 20 years in the role.

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... while Miriam Kewley was top achiever for the SMSF Specialist Auditor accreditation course for 2025. SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess congratulated the winners and said the awards were richly deserved. "Our SMSF Specialist Advisor and SMSF Specialist ...

SMSFs avoid advisers due to lack of asset-specific support

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... SMSFs established over the past two financial years were established with financial advice. Meanwhile, SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said he is mindful of some SMSFs being established solely to invest in crypto and similar assets. According to ...

Aussie veterans front Senate over underpaid pensions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
Fronting the Senate, Finance and Public Administration References Committee, Australian Navy veteran Peter Williamson called on the government to make him whole after it came to light his military pension may have been unfairly reduced. Williamson retired ...

SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... thirds of SMSFs established under their recommendations are unsuitable to their needs. SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it is important to note the 100 files ASIC reviewed was not a random sample and the findings are not representative ...

Advisers lose lead in SMSF establishments: Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... conclude that the share of newly established SMSFs attached to advice is trending downwards. SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess told the opening panel that technology and structural changes are helping drive the spike in establishments. "I ...

Senate questions APRA's role in Shield, First Guardian disaster

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
... platforms and how it enforces action. APRA acting executive director of life, private health insurance and superannuation Peter Kohlhagen explained: "The way we approach this matter was to request information, using our information gathering powers ...

UniSuper adds five to its investment ranks

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... expertise within the investments team; we look forward to his continued contribution as we deliver for our members." Separately, Peter Jabour has taken up a role at UniSuper's equities team as a senior portfolio manager. He also arrives from Playfair ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... boosting of the low-income super tax offset (LISTO), and the super tax concession reform. In response, SMSFA chief executive Peter Burgess said the Bill improves the integrity of the earnings calculation in multiple metrics, he is disappointed that other ...