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APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... critical role in driving sound governance and protecting the best financial interests of superannuation fund members," APRA chair John Lonsdale said. "APRA expects superannuation trustees to ensure remuneration decisions reinforce accountability and ...

KPMG details action plan to address whistleblower probe

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... admitted its treatment of a whistleblower and investigation into their allegations fell short. In effect to this, KPMG national chair Martin Sheppard has announced that he will leave the firm shortly and retire from his regional board responsibilities. ...

Vale Alan Greenspan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
Former Federal Reserve chair Alan Greenspan has passed away, aged 100. Greenspan was nominated to chair the Fed by then-President Ronald Regan in 1987 and served under four Presidents in the position until 2006. During his tenure at the Fed he oversaw ...

HSBC Bank fined $35m in landmark scam-protection failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... safeguards were not applied to the bank's internal payment system, where the majority of customer losses occurred. ASIC chair Sarah Court commented: "Banks have been well on notice about the risks of scams for some time. They have now been given ...

Block Earner found to have offered an unlicensed financial product

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... but is an AUSTRAC-registered provider and was granted an Australian credit licence by ASIC last month. Commenting, ASIC chair Sarah Court welcomed the decision to clarify when an offering is deemed as financial product. "This reinforces ASIC's long-standing ...

APRA embeds geopolitical risks management ground rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... readiness. "Entities also need to act now through their own governance, risk management and crisis preparedness practices," APRA chair John Lonsdale said. "Entities should remain adaptable in an operating environment in which geopolitical shocks are ...

FinCap launches private markets platform targeting wholesale investors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... assumptions, while a separate global manager research partner will oversee manger selection and due diligence. FinCap executive chair Chrisitan Ryan said the platform was built to overcome barriers that have traditionally limited investor participation ...

Alexander Funds names new chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... undertaken by the board as the firm prepares for its next phase of growth and development. Until Caldwell commences in the role, chair Trevor Chudleigh will assume executive chair responsibilities. Caldwell joins Alexander Funds with more than two decades ...

Channel Capital and Fidante to merge

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... Challenger is set to recognise around $100 million in pre-tax gains on the sale in FY27. Channel Group will have an independent chair jointly appointed by Challenger and Channel Capital, in addition to four directors appointed by Channel Capital and ...

APRA opens consultation to governance reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... guidance, which is set to be released later in the year. APRA expects the new requirements to take effect from early 2028. APRA chair John Lonsdale commented: "Strong governance is fundamental to the safety, resilience and performance of banks, insurers ...