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UniSuper appoints chief advice officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... chief advice officer is both a privilege and a responsibility, especially given it comes at such a defining time for the industry. Advice has always been at the heart of UniSuper's promise to members, we believe quality financial advice is not a ...

Aura Group explores ASX listing, appoints advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... advise on investments as the firm gets ready for listing. "Jason has been a trusted voice in the wealth and investment industry for two decades, and he understands Aura's DNA," said Ng. "His experience across asset allocation, governance and advisory ...

FEATURE: Problem detected

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... changes being made on members' accounts were legitimate. Naturally, this led to calls for super funds to implement industry-wide improvements in cybersecurity. APRA's recently released 2025-26 Corporate Plan sets new standards, where, at a minimum ...

Supply and demand dynamics shift PE secondaries landscape: bfinance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... consideration of the credibility of distributed to paid-in capital expectations, as well as team stability during a period of industry change. The firm also pointed out that the experience of exiting GP-led transactions, methods for mitigating potential ...

Zenith names portfolio solutions lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... outcomes for clients." Last year, original partner Ben Davis returned to the business after spending 12 months away from the industry.

Cbus vows faster death benefit payouts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... weeks later, ASIC handed down a scathing report that shows the failures in death benefit claims handling is a systemic, industry-wide issue. ASIC exposed examples of excessive delays and poor service, gaps in trustee data and reporting, and inconsistencies ...

Another industry body urges Division 296 reconsideration

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) supports sensible reforms to make superannuation "more equitable", it - like many industry bodies - believes the taxing of unrealised capital gains and the lack of indexation can pose compliance challenges for affected ...

FSC appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... directors; Scott Hartley and Daniel Shrimski, to its board. Hartley has been a leader of the Australian superannuation industry for more than two decades. He currently serves as chief executive of Insignia Financial - a role he took on in 2024. Prior ...

PPS Mutual appoints new chair

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... Anthony Asher as the new chair of its board of directors. Asher brings 51 years of experience in the global life insurance industry. His career spans across the financial services sector, academia and industry bodies. Asher has had senior roles with ...

Insurers' approaches reinforcing mental health stigma: Life CCC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... more considered, transparent, and fair." McClelland said this will now create both challenges and opportunities for the industry. "Mental health conditions touch millions of Australians, and the Code is clear: insurers must assess each customer fairly ...