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Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... governance settings they have adopted. He also highlighted a member's choice is not an excuse to "displace" trustee responsibility, stating that product risk "doesn't become somebody else's problem because advice was given, or because the member selected ...

AFCA names inaugural chief scams officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... service will be a key component of the government's Scams Prevention Framework and introduces an expanded area of responsibility for AFCA, requiring additional capabilities, systems and cross-sector coordination with new industries. Lacey said he ...

Clime offloads advice business, keeps 10% stake

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... where investments become aspirations for a better future. "It is a deeply personal profession built on trust and responsibility, and in my view the business of advice should ultimately be in the hands of those who practise it. This transaction places ...

Dexus strengthens infrastructure push with new hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... hire. The group has appointed Sally Box to the newly created role of head of growth market funds, with day-to-day responsibility for the Dexus Community Infrastructure Fund. As part of the broader remit, Box will also oversee Dexus's separately managed ...

Australians like AI, reluctant to trust it on financial decisions: Survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... in financial services within five years. "People want AI introduced carefully, with safeguards and clear human responsibility for decisions that shape their financial outcomes. Australians still want reassurance that a qualified professional is applying ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... account for their governance failures. We will also continue to look for cases where we can define the line of responsibility for directors. Provided we have a reasonable basis for taking action, we won't shy away from cases where the outcome is uncertain." ...

Interprac sues AFCA over Shield determination

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
... not adequately take account of the conduct of other parties connected with the Shield Master Fund when allocating responsibility for losses arising from the fund's collapse." Other parties that have been found to be involved include research houses ...

VanEck reshuffles Aussie ranks

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... weight. It's not about filling gaps or chasing themes, it's about conviction, discipline and long-term responsibility to investors. Every decision to launch, evolve or hold back reflects a standard that puts capital stewardship first," Gil said. ...

Former ASIC deputy chair Crennan steps in as York St Capital chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... impressive track record of performance. The leadership team is focused on doing things the right way - with discipline, responsibility, and long-term ambition. "This organisation recognises the importance of governance and regulatory realities, rather ...

AFCA reveals outcome of final lead decision

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... AFCA was told that the firm's advice involved an unnecessary and inappropriate level of risk. UGC took over responsibility for providing services to the SMSF in May 2023 and, only a year later, in May 2024, advised the SMSF to dispose of investments ...