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Magellan strengthens ranks with twin hires

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
Magellan Financial Group is bolstering its senior ranks, bringing in new heads of product and operations as the Sydney-based asset manager pushes ahead with plans to strengthen its next phase of growth. Jonathan Gad joins as head of product, tasked ...

AMP names interim chief financial officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... and looks forward to working with him and our excellent leadership team to build on the positive momentum within the business."

Victory Capital exits Janus Henderson acquisition bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... "While the company is disappointed with the process run by the special committee, its admiration for the Janus Henderson business and its talented investment professionals remains unchanged. Victory Capital pursued this opportunity precisely because ...

HESTA announces another executive exit

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... long-term outcomes for members," Reilly said. "I have been fortunate to work alongside so many talented people across the business, and I am grateful to my colleagues for their dedication and commitment. I wish HESTA the very best going forward." Reilly ...

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... transaction and discussions with Challenger in relation to the revised proposal have now ceased." Pepper Money said the business is well positioned and continues to capitalise on growth opportunities. "As at the end of February 2026, application flow ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... investor market. Brett brings the commercial discipline, distribution expertise and leadership experience to scale the business while preserving what makes it distinctive," Pearse said. "This is about taking a very strong business and stepping forward ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
After years of negotiations, the Federal Government has secured a landmark trade deal with the European Union (EU) overnight, which will unlock "lucrative" access to European government mandates for local businesses. The agreement will see the EU to ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Brighter Super and QIC have spearheaded a fundraise for Future Maintenance Technologies (FMT), a robot maker focused on automating maintenance for the global rail and aviation industries. The Series A raise led by QIC Ventures and backed by its Brighter ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... set to control or influence major intergenerational wealth, having advisers who reflect their clients is simply good business," she says. Despite the setbacks, Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of advice and policy Phil Anderson ...

Fink doubles down on private markets ambitions

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... market divide in the same way it has capitalised on active and passive investing. This year, he boasts a "pipeline of business has broadened across products and regions, spanning public and private markets mandates, technology and data, and client channels." ...