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CALI outlines Life Code changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2026
Australia's life insurers have set out their action plan with an aim to strengthen their commitments to customers under the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code), following an independent review commissioned by the industry. The industry has committed ...

Metrics freezes redemptions behind listed funds as audit stalls

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
Metrics Credit Partners has suspended redemptions in the unlisted wholesale funds that underpin its three ASX-listed strategies, according to an ASX statement by the funds' responsible entity. Media reports have named the MCP Wholesale Investments ...

PPS Mutual creates new director of strategy role

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
PPS Mutual has created a new role of director of strategy to lead the life insurer's long-term strategy and identify opportunities to deliver ongoing value to members. Matthew Pilcher, who has been with the firm since 2014, was appointed in the role. ...

Lowe slams government spending

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
Former Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) governor Philip Lowe has shared his thoughts on the current state of the economy. Speaking with the Institute of Public Affairs, Lowe said there was no reason for the government to run a large budget deficit. "Now ...

Developer jailed after $2.2m investment scam

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
A Queensland property developer has been sentenced to nine years in prison after pleading guilty to dishonestly applying more than $2.2 million in investor funds to his own use of that of others. Ian Omar Chester pleaded guilty in the Southport District ...

Interest rates at highest level in 15 years

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
The monetary policy board of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) unanimously agreed to increase the interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.6%, the highest level since 2011. The RBA said the hike was a result of inflation remaining "elevated" and risks ...

ASIC sets FY27 priorities straight

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
ASIC has outlined its supervisory priorities for 2026-27 with reviews of artificial intelligence (AI), member services and advice fee deductions among the areas of focus for financial services firms. The regulator has published sector-specific supervisory ...

UBS brings home new alternatives leader

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2026
UBS is relocating a private markets specialist from Switzerland to lead its unified global alternatives (UGA) business in Australia, effective 1 November 2026. Richard Johnson will relocate to Melbourne from Zurich to take on the role of head of UGA ...

HLB Mann Judd appoints four directors

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
HLB Mann Judd has promoted three managers across its business advisory, wealth management, and corporate tax to director level, while welcoming a new tax consulting director from EY. David Ravida, Tom Peskett, Hannah Waller, and Gaurav Vasnani have ...

Bravura unveils APAC leaders, secures $100m for global push

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2026
The ASX-listed technology solutions provider has appointed two new Asia Pacific (APAC) directors, while securing a $100 million senior facility from HSBC to continue its global push. Nicole Kennedy has been promoted to managing director, APAC, based ...