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Australian Unity names chief executive for home health

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2026
... people and their families," McCormack said. "I'm not going far; I'm looking forward to continuing to work in an industry I care deeply about and building on the work I've been fortunate to be part of throughout my career." McCormack takes ...

ASA launches $250m social infra fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2026
... injuries, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and major physical trauma including quadriplegia and paraplegia. Industry estimates indicate a significant shortage of high-quality accommodation with a further 10,000 beds required by 2033. "Here we ...

FEATURE | Nature risk | Paved paradise

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 5 OCT 2026
... around 11.4% of the nation's GDP in the 2025 financial year, making them the top exports by a large margin. The mining industry is also one of the top contributors to the workforce, employing 241,000 people in FY25, the Australian Bureau of Statistics ...

Nuveen completes Schroders acquisition

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2026
... the US, UK, Europe and Asia-Pacific. "Our landmark combination gives us a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reshape our industry and to deliver a proposition to clients that hasn't previously existed," Nuveen chief executive William Huffman said. "Together ...

AMP, CFS and Vision Super get the Epic Retirement Tick

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... never designed simply to identify the funds meeting the standard. It was designed to help lift the standard across the industry." AMP Group executive of superannuation and investments Melinda Howes said the recognition reflects AMP's ongoing focus on ...

Managed account FUM jumps to $315bn

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... 2026 reaching $315 billion, according to the latest census by The Institute of Managed Account Professionals (IMAP). The industry reported net inflows of $12.14 billion during the period. "This is a steady and positive result for the managed accounts ...

Copia secures Scarcity investment to fuel growth

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... managers will also retain control over their investment approaches. Copia chief executive Sam Baillieu said Scarcity's industry experience and relationships would support the groups growth ambitions. "We wanted a strategic investor who understood our ...

CALI outlines Life Code changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
... customers under the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code), following an independent review commissioned by the industry. The industry has committed to better claims processes, greater clarity for customers about mental ill-health and cover, improved ...

REI Super names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... "extensive selection process". REI Super chair Geoff Peck said the board is confident in Boucher's leadership, deep industry expertise, and commitment to delivering strong outcomes for members. "Michelle is an exceptional leader with a proven track ...

APRA flexes fresh powers, zeros in on trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
... reforms are the next phase of its multi-year focus on lifting investment governance standards across the superannuation industry, particularly within the platform trustee segment. In the consultation paper, APRA said it has "elevated concerns" around ...