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Shield investors launch Macquarie class action

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
Gordan Legal commenced a class action against Macquarie Investment Management, alleging the investors in the collapsed Shield Master Fund have not been fully compensated for losses affecting their retirement savings. The proceedings have been brought ...

Guardians names head of portfolio completion

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
... superannuation and institutional investment mandates in both public and private markets. He was most recently head of development and integration for QIC's liquid markets group, having previously worked as a senior portfolio manager in QIC's ...

Australian Ethical, Bloomberg join ASFA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
... to sharing practical insights on workplace mental health and psychosocial risk, contributing to ASFA's professional development content and connecting with members at the ASFA conference." The expansion comes as superannuation continues to play a central ...

Pengana-WAM feud over PIA comes to an end

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
... governance arrangements and continuing capital management initiatives provides a strong foundation for PIA's future development and long-term shareholder value." The court settlement contained undisclosed arrangements concerning the parties' legal costs. ...

ASIC extends wholesale markets pact with FMSB

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
... with the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) for another three years, continuing a partnership focused on the development of global standards for fair and effective wholesale financing markets. The extension will take the agreement between ASIC ...

Stay up to date with regulatory compliance at the FAAA Congress

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
The upcoming Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) Congress will explore ASIC's key focus for the remainder of the year, while shedding some light on the ongoing developments from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) and ...

Australian Fiduciaries auditor suspended for three years

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
... and requires him to give certain undertakings, including future peer reviews and additional continuing professional development. ASIC recently also cancelled the AFSL of Australian Fiduciaries, which is currently in liquidation, following its inability ...

Openmarkets taps $22tn tokenised market

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
... infrastructure provider and distributor of digital products." Meanwhile, Ondo Finance managing director of global business development Min Lin said Australia is a "natural" next step in the company's global expansion. "Openmarkets brings deep local market ...

End of an era as Bowater leaves Frontier

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
... across a number of areas," said Bowater. Her move comes after a period of growth and evolution at Frontier with the development of its ICIO service and the transition of the State Super investment team inside of Frontier. Bowater has been heavily involved ...

First-mover costs stifle digital finance: report

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
Despite Australia boasting the technology and institutional capabilities for digital finance, several factors, including high barriers to first-movers, are derailing growth. According to a report from BlockchainAPAC, which recently conducted a national ...