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GSFM appoints two new executives

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026

... that we refine our structure to ensure we are well-positioned to manage that growth and maintain strong operational standards. "These new appointments will also help ensure GSFM is well prepared for the current environment of increased regulatory reporting ...

Vanguard pays $40m in ESG antitrust lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026

... it was never a member of Climate Action 100+. In a statement, Vanguard said the terms of the settlement reaffirm its standards and the passive nature of its index funds. "At Vanguard we are focused on helping our more than 50 million investors and their ...

MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026

... legislate to prevent related-party transactions and related-party investments in defined circumstances. Compliance plan standards should be raised and clearly defined while MIS recurrent and real-time reporting to ASIC should be introduced. Finally ...

ASX outlines upcoming plans to 'rebuild confidence'

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... proposed framework will deliver a "lasting change". "As a steward of critical market infrastructure, we are held to high standards, and we acknowledge we have not always met them. We are fully invested in turning this around and delivering lasting change," ...

UK influencers fined over promotion of unauthorised forex scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... Some of the posts achieved as many as 35,000 views. Goodger has previously been found to breach the UK's Advertising Standards Authority's code, for the irresponsible promotion of a weight loss supplement which allegedly included editing her waist in ...

Super moves: Mercer, AusSuper, Future Fund, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... said. Elsewhere, Shikha Gupta, Future Fund's executive director of alternatives, has been elected trustee of the Standards Board for Alternative Investments (SBAI), the industry body promoting best-practice standards across alternative investments. ...

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... transformed the business, and maintained robust fundamentals," McMurdo said. "We've also continued to advocate for higher standards across corporate Australia. Recent engagements include Woolworths, QBE, NAB and Westpac as we've continued to use our ...

GBST aims to capitalise on innovation with new hire

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... AI roadmap aligns closely with product strategy, leverages secure architecture and is delivered with the governance standards our clients expect."

AFCA receives record complaints in 2025

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... reforms underway across general and life insurance, this is a pivotal moment for the financial services sector to lift standards and deliver more consistent, accessible and customer-focused outcomes for their customers," Locke said.

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026

... evolve." Smith added the May Budget needs to "meet the moment" and outline significant economic and tax reform. "As living standards atrophy and as the Reserve Bank wrestles with limp supply growth, it is fiscal policy that holds the key to lifting the ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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