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ASIC, ASFA spar over super fund trustees 'not knowing' their business

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
ASIC chair Joe Longo has torched the superannuation sector, branding it the "poster child" for what can and does go wrong when governance implodes, while accusing directors of "not knowing" their business. In a speech at the Australian Institute of ...

ASIC slaps FIIG Securities with lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... patch software and operating systems; and failed to provide mandatory training to staff on cybersecurity awareness. ASIC chair Joe Longo said the matter should serve as a wake-up call to all companies. "Cybersecurity isn't a set and forget matter. ...

AustralianSuper sued over death benefit delays

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... claims, ASIC noted. "At its heart, this matter is about protecting vulnerable Australians and their families," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "It is vital that death benefit claims are processed in a timely manner. Delays are likely to cause further ...

Family office appoints inaugural chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... change in our communities and to leading the Coaxial team at this pivotal time." In December, Coaxial appointed an inaugural chair to its foundation board in Julia Davison, alongside new director Tanya Hosch. The sit alongside existing directors Bree ...

Managed accounts sector grows to $233bn

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
... year. Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs) account for 25% of total assets or $58.3 billion, rose 5% year on year. IMAP chair Toby Potter said there is no doubt that the managed accounts sector is delivering to those investors. "Very good investment ...

TAL director named CEDA chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
Christine Bartlett has joined the board of the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) as chair, taking over from WA-based business leader Diane Smith-Gander earlier this month. CEDA chief executive Melinda Cilento said Bartlett brings ...

'We're not going anywhere': SS&C serious about Aussie expansion

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... trust business, SS&C is eyeing significantly more market share in Australia. Speaking to Financial Standard, SS&C global chair and founder Bill Stone said the investment management software and services company is looking to become the premier administration ...

Sandi Orleow joins ECP board

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
The professional director has joined the board of ECP Asset Management. Sandi Orleow joins Angela Obree as the second non-executive director of the company. Orleow has over three decades of experience in financial services, asset management, superannuation ...

Super, insurance, and bank boards' 'poor practices' targeted by APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2025
... they have the "right mix of skills and experience," while spelling out clearer expectations around the roles of boards, the chair, and senior management. APRA's proposals have been pitched to align governance standards with contemporary best practice ...

SEC drops civil enforcement case against Coinbase

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2025
... SEC has largely communicated its stance on crypto through enforcement actions without broader public engagement, acting chair Mark Uyeda said. "It's time for the Commission to rectify its approach and develop crypto policy in a more transparent manner. ...