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Super on paid parental leave to reduce gender gap: ASFA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
The introduction of superannuation contributions on paid parental leave (PPL) is set to boost women's retirement savings by $7200, according to new research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Superannuation contributions ...

TA Associates invests in Viridian Financial Group

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
TA Associates announced it will make an undisclosed investment in Viridian Financial Group to help the latter accelerate its next phase of growth. Viridian chair James Joughin said: "By combining the strengths of both companies, the Viridian board anticipates ...

ClearView welcomes underwriting head

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... with innovation at the core was a key driver in joining." "I'm looking forward to transforming the underwriting function to make it easier for advisers and customers." Meanwhile, ClearView has revised mandatory medical requirements and updated trauma ...

Grok Ventures sees two executives exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 JUN 2025
... reshaping AGL. "Investments like these (and many more) show that with the right amount of guts, ambition and capability, we can make real change. Grok remains committed to making bold investments that push us towards a better tomorrow," Grok added. Casey ...

Brite Advisors auditor admits failures, surrenders registration

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2025
... assurance they provide. "This trust is critical to maintaining the integrity of our capital markets and enabling investors to make informed decisions," she said. "Auditor misconduct is an enforcement priority for ASIC, and we will continue to investigate ...

Cbus Super makes key ESG hire

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
High-profile sustainable finance specialist Camille Wynter has taken on the role of ESG integration lead at Cbus. She will be part of the responsible investment team and report to Ros McKay. Wynter succeeds Talieh Williams, who left in March to become ...

Robeco names Singapore country head

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... Hanson, Head of Sales Asia-Pacific at Robeco, said Chow's "deep expertise, strong leadership, and proven track record make her ideally suited to drive the firm's growth ambitions in Singapore and Southeast Asia. Under her guidance, we are confident ...

Chalmers advocates for Aussie instos on 'Big Beautiful Bill'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2025
... out of the US Congress. And once again, I'm very grateful to Scott Bessent for hearing me out and for also undertaking to make what progress he can to try and resolve these issues." Chalmers said he is "confident [Bessent] understands these issues" ...

Life insurer chief executives step down, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
... sincere thanks and best wishes to both Kent and Tim for their dedication and commitment to leading the organisations that will make up the Acenda Group, and for fostering the development of the growth platforms that I know will provide a strong foundation ...

ASIC calls on AFS licensees to 'step up'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has issued a warning about share sale fraud after a spike in reports of stolen shares due to identify theft. ASIC said it has conducted an industry review and provided updated guidance for ...