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CALI seeks life insurers exemption from lead generation ban

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... actors in lead generation activity would be to stop it at the source and ban all unlicensed communications. CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt said a blanket ban would reduce customer choice and restrict Australians' access to life insurance. "Life ...

King's honours list lauds two super fund chiefs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... achievements in the superannuation industry. For the Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the General Division, Hesta chief executive Debby Blakey was lauded for her "significant service to the superannuation sector, and to corporate governance." ...

Betashares launches Australian bond ETF

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... over the 12 months to April 2026 as investors increasingly sought income and diversification benefits. Betashares chief executive Alex Vynokur noted the ETF was designed to offer a simple and cost-effective way to access the domestic bond market. "Over ...

ART backs Queensland space company with $14m investment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... company Gilmour Space Technologies, backing the state's growing space sector through a co-investment with QIC. ART chief executive Kathy Vincent said the investment reflected the fund's focus on supporting long term economic growth while delivering returns ...

HESTA extends decades-long partnership with J.P. Morgan

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... capability, with the fund now managing nearly 20% of its portfolio internally, it said. Commenting, HESTA's outgoing chief executive Debby Blakey said the partnership renewal reflected the critical role J.P. Morgan plays in HESTA's operations. "J.P. ...

Canopy Investors shuts doors, winds up fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... annual returns over rolling five-year periods, while minimising the risk of permanent capital loss. Bennelong chief executive John Burke said the decision was made after careful consideration, noting: "Bennelong Funds Management Limited (BFML) and Canopy ...

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... includes capabilities spanning loan administration, arrears management, collections and recoveries. Perpetual chief executive Bernard Reilly said the acquisition would support long term growth within the group's Corporate Trust business. "This transaction ...

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... chief investment officer at Foresters Financial between 2023 and 2024. The announcement follows the resignation of chief executive Bill Watson who left to join BUSSQ as chief investment officer after a 13-year tenure. Greg Everett was appointed acting ...

TAL appoints two new board members

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
TAL has welcomed two new independent non-executive directors to its board. Angela Mentis and Akifumi Kai have been named the new independent non-executive directors. TAL also acknowledged the retirement of Christine Bartlett from the board, following ...

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... on June 15. Separately, the bourse also appointed Anthony Attia of Euronext, its European counterpart, as its chief executive last month. He will join on September 1, with previously announced interim chief Darren Yip set to support the transition.