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DWS Group unveils new global identity

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2026
... signal to our clients: as a global asset manager with deep European roots, operating at scale and with fiduciary independence, we are here to support them with their long-term objectives, based on focused discipline and global expertise," he said. This ...

Banned SMSF auditor sentenced for falsifying reports

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... SMSF auditors during the first half of 2024 for concerns including breaches of auditing and assurance standards, independence requirements and professional obligations. At the time, ASIC said SMSF auditors were key gatekeepers for the sector, providing ...

Andrew Hewison to step down after Pemba Capital investment

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 3 SEP 2026
... which was described as a non-operational stake, noting Hewison Private Wealth will continue to operate with full independence under the current leadership. Other than Hewison's departure, there is no change to the firm's advisory team, investment ...

FSC raises the bar for PC managers with fresh standards

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... effective, FSC members under the criteria will be required to consistently apply valuation policies that include independence and effect challenges, and execute a clear re-valuation when material market events occur. Specifically for private credit managers ...

Viridian launches national broking business

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... of the wider group. Wiles said the model was designed to give brokers further support without compromising their independence. "The future of broking isn't about choosing between independence and support - it's about having both," Wiles said. ...

New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... framework so that it's more manageable," Bhana said. "What a licensee still needs to be able to do is exercise their independence, but [our service] gives them the foundations they need to ensure that they can scale without concern." Meanwhile, Ng ...

NZ Super updates sustainable investment policy

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... ESG risk, Guardians said. Guardians said it also applies those procedures against the backdrop of "its statutory independence from the Crown, its status as an autonomous Crown entity, and its commercial mandate to invest the fund on a prudent, commercial ...

ASIC ramps up action against SMSF auditors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... enforcement actions for FY26 to 64. The actions targeted a range of breaches, including failures to maintain auditor independence, non-compliance with auditing and assurance standards, inadequate continuing professional development, insufficient practical ...

ASIC simplifies guidance to improve capital raising activity

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... licensees to have effective arrangements to manage conflicts of interest, inside information and to preserve the independence of research. ASIC is seeking feedback on the changes, and the consultation is open until August 21. The market regulator is ...

KPMG finds new chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... to pursue major audit tenders including Westpac and Dexus. There have also been serious concerns raised regarding independence and integrity during the pursuit of the Macquarie audit contract. It has since detailed a governance overhaul and action plan ...
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