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HNWIs demand outperforming, mission-driven endowment funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 4 SEP 2026
High-net-worth investors' (HNWIs) increasing demand for philanthropy vehicles with robust governance, a clear mission and can outperform in equal measure is helping fuel the rise of endowment funds such as the Aspect Impact Fund. The endowment aims ...

Former UBS Asset Management executive pops up at RAM

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... also worked with the Financial Services Council for more than six years as a director and a member of the funds management board committee. RAM group chief executive and managing director Scott Kelly welcomed Doherty, saying he shares the same heritage ...

APS appoints new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... the Macquarie Group Foundation, which leads the firm's social impact activities. She is also a former co-chair and current board member of Philanthropy Australia and a director of For Purpose Investment Partners. APS chair Jan Swinhoe said George's combination ...

Swyftx confirms executive line up

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... co-founder and director Alex Harper. Following the change, Harper will step down as acting co-chief executive to resume board duties as executive director. Yuen has 30 years of experience across the financial services sector across Singapore and Australia. ...

Andrew Hewison to step down after Pemba Capital investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... be stepping down as managing director of Hewison Private Wealth towards the end of this year. "Raising it early gave the board and shareholders time to build a deliberate transition plan, which included building out an exceptional executive team and ...

Pengana takes WAM feud over PIA to Takeovers Panel

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... entities increasing their voting power in the LIC. Furthermore, Pengana wants to establish a panel policy-compliant independent board committee, including through the appointment of at least two new independent directors to PIA. It also seeks fresh shareholder ...

ASFA welcomes Rest executive to C-suite role

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
... leading that work as a part of the ASFA team," O'Brien said. "When the sector is getting implementation right across the board, every fund's members win. I'm looking forward to working with ASFA funds to deliver for the millions of Australians they r ...

State Super announces new board appointment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 SEP 2026
State Super, the SAS Trustee Corporation, has named a new member of its board, saying the appointment will add to the trustee's governance structure. Pharmacy Guild of Australia (NSW Branch) state director Daniel Kicuroski will join the board, adding ...

Invesco APAC head to retire

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
Invesco Asia Pacific chief Andrew Lo will retire from the global asset manager next March after 32 years with the firm, closing out more than three decades spent building its presence and partnerships across the region. Marty Franc will succeed Lo as ...

AFCA consults on rule changes under upcoming scam framework

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 1 SEP 2026
... definitions that apply to the Scam Rules. AFCA noted all material changes to the AFCA Scheme Rules require approval from its board and the corporate regulator ASIC, who will also consult with other SPF regulators before approving any of AFCA's final ...
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