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KPMG chief resigns after firm admits whistleblower probe fell short

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... KPMG by whistleblower including misappropriation of confidential Lendlease board papers which were used by KPMG to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. She also mentioned serious concerns regarding independence and integrity during ...

Dexus forced to sell stake in airports

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
Dexus has been ordered to sell its stake in major airports following a court order, underscoring a win for the IFM Investors-backed lawsuit. Last week, the NSW Supreme Court ruled Dexus must commence the "compulsory process to offer for sale the shares ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... for the Philippines as it declares its commitment to transition into clean energy. "I think investment will have to be a major part of it, because the Philippines is a liberalised market, and as we transition, we don't only transition our generation ...

Future Fund chief says staff departure not at 'worrying level'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... July. Murray has been handling the top job since September last year after Ben Samild left the role to take up a role with a major institutional investor in the Middle East. There are speculations he stepped down from the role after two years due to ...

Super 'safest' entry in private market for retail investors: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... large super funds to invest in private assets. "We have seen super funds leverage their scale and participate in taking major infrastructure assets private, for example, Sydney Airport in 2022," Morningstar said. "On the other hand, we have also seen ...

More advisers go self-licensed to avoid associative risks

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... control of their businesses, including straying away from risks associated with large licensees. "Self-licensing has become a major part of the advice landscape, and it tells us something really important, advisers are increasingly wanting control over ...

Westpac fined $26m for financial hardship neglect

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
Major bank Westpac has copped a $26 million fine for neglecting customers facing financial hardship over a six-year period. The Federal Court found the bank failed 277 customers facing financial troubles by not providing a written response to their ...

IFM bid undercuts Atlas Arteria value by $1bn: Independent expert

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... considering its holdings in Chicago Skyway and had issued a notice to Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP), the other major shareholder in Chicago Skyway, to sell its stake. OTPP did not accept the notice which expired on May 22, which allows Atlas ...

ART appoints two to board

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... across global investment, strategy, governance and stakeholder engagement. At Macquarie Group, he established, led and grew major investment businesses and teams in Australia and internationally, most recently serving as executive chair and senior managing ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
... transparent, accountable, and technology-enabled frameworks to support all stakeholders. The move follows recent decisions by major platforms, including Macquarie and Netwealth to withdraw access for InterPrac advisers. "At a time when less than 10% ...