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Actuaries Institute launches AI risk management guide

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... distributed across multiple functions and are highly context-dependent," the report read. "This is particularly true for general-purpose and enterprise-wide AI systems, where the same underlying model may be used in different ways in different business ...

Macquarie names new wrap platform lead

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... Prior to joining Macquarie, she held senior positions at Westpac, including head of group executive projects and acting general manager, for close to two years. She was also stationed at Commonwealth Bank and Morgan Stanley previously, while bringing ...

Acclaim Wealth names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... its next chapter." Di Girolamo also thanked Constable, who stepped down to take on a new role at Infocus as executive general manager, platforms. "Terry has played a pivotal role in shaping Acclaim Wealth into the adviser-focused business it is today," ...

Iress sharpens tech integration to reduce adviser admin burden

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... work together seamlessly, reducing administration and enabling them to focus on delivering better client outcomes," Iress general manager of customer distribution Kerry Ong said. "Our refreshed Xplan integrations ecosystem makes it easier for advisers ...

FEATURE | Managed accounts | Industrialising advice

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... clients are now moving into the wealth market. Asset consultant JANA Investment Advisers recently created the role of general manager of wealth, appointing Zac Leman, who previously ran managed accounts at BT Financial Group. JANA says the appointment ...

FAAA pushes to expand NCA to financial advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... services provided by comprehensive advisers...we will hold the minister to that. That is a really important control." FAAA general manager, policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson, who retires on November 27, added the New Class of Adviser is one ...

FEATURE | Group insurance | Dusk to dawn

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... than males to have a prescription dispensed for antidepressants at 18% versus 10%. A review in the Australian Journal of General Practice (AJGP), however, found many use antidepressants for longer periods and for less severe conditions - yet evidence ...

Australian Unity names chief of staff, marketing lead

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... staff while the other will lead the customer and marketing division. Antony Strong is the new chief of staff as well as general manager for strategy and alignment. Strong worked for more than 16 years at ANZ in senior roles, spending the final leg as ...

FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... consistency around governance, valuation and disclosure will strengthen confidence in the sector," Challenger executive general manager Victor Rodriguez said. "Clear standards provide investors with greater transparency and confidence in how their capital ...

Phil Anderson to retire at the upcoming FAAA Congress

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... a stellar career in the financial services industry at the conclusion of the upcoming FAAA Congress in Melbourne. FAAA general manager, policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson will retire on November 27 after spending much of the last 20 years dedicated ...