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Pinnacle takes over Pacific Asset Management

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026
... transaction is due to complete in the first half of 2026 but is subject to the approval of the UK's Financial Conduct Authority and the Dubai Financial Services Authority. Pinnacle chief executive Ian Macoun commented: "We want the PAM management team ...

Interprac ordered to pay $120k over Shield advice, blames Macquarie

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... complainant over inappropriate advice provided in relation to the Shield Master Fund, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) lead decision reveals. In this case, the complainant received financial advice from Interprac in June 2022 to establish ...

Brookfield to acquire Peakstone Realty Trust

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... infrastructure for Qatar and other international markets. Qai is Qatar's AI company and a subsidiary of Qatar Investment Authority (QIA). The partnership is said to play a central role in supporting Qatar's ambition to become a leading hub for AI services ...

ADQ absorbed by fellow Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026
... sought to take over Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi's other remaining sovereign wealth funds are the flagship Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, launched in 1976 and believed to have assets of $1.4 trillion, and Mubadala.

'No benefit in switching super': AFCA finalises FSGA lead decision

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has determined inappropriate advice provided by Financial Services Group Australia (FSGA) led to one client's $200,000 financial loss. In December, AFCA said it received more than 1800 complainants ...

AOFM names lead managers for 2037 Treasury Bond

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... benchmark bond offering, set to mature on 21 October 2037. The AOFM acts as the Commonwealth government's central borrowing authority, managing the government's debt and investment portfolios. The new 4.75% 21 October 2037 Treasury Bond was issued via ...

MWL complainants given $100k in lead decision outcome

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has finalised its review of MWL Financial Services' lead decision, confirming the business, which is in liquidation, did not act in the complainant's best interest. In December, AFCA unveiled the ...

Legalsuper executives depart amid reorganisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
... for Disability, Vicsport, Garden Village Port Macquarie, Hunter Water, Netball Australia, and the NSW Rural Assistance Authority. The new chief member role is currently being recruited for and will "bring a contemporary mix of digital and human capabilities ...

ASIC seeks feedback on updating financial reports relief guidance

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
... provide retrospective relief and where it may be able to grant prospective relief, while highlighting the areas the authority is unlikely to provide a no-action letter in the context of corporate restructuring following a merger or acquisition. The draft ...

APRA executive director of super, life insurance exits

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has noted the departure of executive director life insurance, private health insurance and superannuation (LPHIS) Carmen Beverley-Smith. APRA said Beverley-Smith has resigned to take up an opportunity ...