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New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
A new investment governance service provider has opened its doors for small to medium-sized Australia financial services licence (AFSL) holders to enhance and strengthen their governance frameworks. Founded by three former Russell Investments directors ...

Iress bets on AI as business transformation moves forward

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Iress is shifting its focus from business simplification to executing an ambitious artificial intelligence (AI)-driven product strategy that will help financial advisers slash work processes by nearly 40%. Speaking following the release of Iress' first-half ...

Briefcase names head of growth

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Briefcase has appointed a new head of growth as it looks to expand its tax-aware direct indexing and ETF model portfolio capabilities for its financial intermediary partners. In this new role, Michael Hasten will work with advisers, family offices ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has pushed back against criticism of the compulsory system saying it has delivered significant gains for retirement security and reduced pressure on the federal budget. ASFA chief executive ...

Bell Financial Group profit surges 133%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Bell Financial Group has reported a 133.3% increase in first half net profit after tax (NPAT) to $21.7 million, supported by stronger market conditions and increased trading activity. Revenue for the six months to 30 June 2026 rose 36.3% to $165.6 million ...

Albanese pushes Trump on tariff exemption

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked US President Donald Trump to consider a full exemption on tariffs for Australia, or at the very least no increase from the current 12.5% subject on Australian exports to the US. Albanese spoke with Trump late last ...

First Sentier expands Northern Trust mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Northern Trust has once again expanded its service offering with First Sentier Group, this time for its First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds. The First Sentier Investors Global Growth Funds represent a collective investment scheme in Singapore ...

ASX profits slump as ASIC inquiry costs bite

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
ASX has taken a profit hit due to skyrocketing expenses in FY26, thanks to one-off costs associated with the ASIC inquiry. Statutory net profit was down 3.5% to $484.9 million. Total expenses were up 21.1% in the period to $557 million, including $51.1 ...

LGT Wealth Management appoints chief tech officer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
LGT Wealth Management has appointed Willem Strydom as its new chief technology officer. Strydom joins LGT from Macquarie Wealth where he served as the director of engineering, overseeing its platform modernisation and artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. ...

The SILC Group brings US wholesale fund Down Under

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
The SILC Group has helped introduce a Denver-based investment manager to the local wholesale market with a new global equities fund. Felix Global Investment Management (FGIM) has partnered with The SILC Group to launch the Felix Global Partners Fund ...