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Viridian targets double-digit growth

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Viridian Financial chief executive Raamy Shahien told Financial Standard he is focused on continuing to grow the business through hires and more mergers and acquisitions (M&A), targeting a double-digit growth rate. "We've always been clear that ...

CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... the premiums for Total and Permanent Disablement (TPD) cover are rising a whopping 43.5%. In a statement to Financial Standard, a CSC spokesperson said the superannuation sector as a whole is seeing an increase in TPD claims, driven by a rise in mental ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... new licensing and operational standards. However, Digital Economy Council of Australia chair Paul Derham told Financial Standard said while the DAP authorisation is "pretty well" understood, the authorisation for TCP may require greater clarity with ...

Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
... of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may be made available is digital assets, with Financial Standard understanding the fund's assessment is in its early stages and no decision has been made yet. At its 2025 annual member meeting ...

Legalsuper chief to take top job at Equip

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... investment officer. Symons has been named incoming chief executive of Equip Super, taking over on July 1. Last week, Financial Standard reported Marc Pizzichetta, Equip's chief financial officer, will act in the role until Symons' arrival. Symons ...

Fundamental focus necessary in volatile markets: Auscap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... over time, according to Auscap Asset Management chief investment officer Tim Carleton. Speaking at the recent Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney, Carleton said it is easier to take advantage of the big opportunities out there if ...

Binance Australia to pay $10m over deliberate customer misclassifications

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... appoint an external auditor over its anti-money laundering and counter terrorism financing controls. Binance told Financial Standard it has ceased its derivatives business and voluntarily gave back its Australian financial services licence (AFSL) in ...

Yarra hunts for superior returns outside ASX giants

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... returns, Yarra Capital Management chair and head of Australian equities Dion Hershan said. Speaking at the Financial Standard Advisers Big Day Out (ABDO) in Sydney today, Hershan said the old investment playbook is breaking down as we enter unconventional ...

Contact Asset Management terminates sole fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... interests of all unitholders after considering all available options," the fund manager said. In a statement to Financial Standard, Contact Asset Management director Will Culbert confirmed the decision to wind up is specific to the fund and not indicative ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Nominations are now open for the annual Financial Standard MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards 2026. The MAX Awards has recognised industry excellence across marketing, advertising and sales in financial services for over the past ...