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REI Super names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
REI Super has appointed a new chief executive, promoting from within. Current chief member officer Michelle Boucher is stepping into the top job following an "extensive selection process". REI Super chair Geoff Peck said the board is confident in Boucher's ...

Interest rates at highest level in 15 years

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
The monetary policy board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously agreed to increase the interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011. The RBA said the hike was a result of inflation remaining "elevated" and risks ...

UBS brings home new alternatives leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
UBS is relocating a private markets specialist from Switzerland to lead its unified global alternatives (UGA) business in Australia, effective 1 November 2026. Richard Johnson will relocate to Melbourne from Zurich to take on the role of head of UGA ...

HLB Mann Judd appoints four directors

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
HLB Mann Judd has promoted three managers across its business advisory, wealth management, and corporate tax to director level, while welcoming a new tax consulting director from EY. David Ravida, Tom Peskett, Hannah Waller, and Gaurav Vasnani have ...

Bravura unveils APAC leaders, secures $100m for global push

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
The ASX-listed technology solutions provider has appointed two new Asia Pacific (APAC) directors, while securing a $100 million senior facility from HSBC to continue its global push. Nicole Kennedy has been promoted to managing director, APAC, based ...

Perpetual names insto relationship, funds services lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
Perpetual Corporate Trust, the corporate trustee, custody and digital infrastructure services arm of Perpetual, has welcomed an executive to oversee its institutional relationships and managed funds services. Nigel Crampton has joined as head of sales ...

RE spots potential 'material differences' in Metrics' listed funds

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
The Trust Company (RE Services), the responsible entity of all listed funds from Metrics Credit Partners, has requested to pause trading and quotation activities of the Metrics Master Income Trust (ASX: MXT), Metrics Income Opportunities Trust (ASX ...

SIAA replenishes board with appointments

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
The Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) has made two board appointments to fill vacated positions from recent departures. CommSec chief operating officer Stephen Norton has joined SIAA's board of directors, while Canaccord Genuity ...

Former Big Un chief escapes prison time for insider trading

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
The former chief executive of Big Un Richard Evans has learned his fate after the District Court of New South Wales handed down its verdict, with Evans escaping imprisonment. Evans, also known as Richard Evertz, was sentenced to one-year-and-nine-months ...

Adviser increase the 'strongest' since FY20: Padua WealthData

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2026
The number of financial advisers has risen to 15,169, with net gains of six new members this week, according to Padua WealthData's analysis. In the second straight week of gains, the financial year to date's gain was 286, which is the strongest start ...