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Future Fund names new chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2026
The chair of the Future Fund Board of Guardians Greg Combet has announced the appointment of Richard Brandweiner as chief executive of the Future Fund. The appointment follows Raphael Arndt's decision to return to the private sector after almost ...

ASIC issues serious and final warning on lead generation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
Financial advice licensees risk losing their licence if they fail to adequately oversee lead generation arrangements, the financial regulator has warned. This comes after ASIC uncovered significant supervision gaps across firms referring consumers into ...

AI moves beyond pilot phase for Aussie businesses: Deloitte

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2026
Australian organisations are making "real progress" in their artificial intelligence (AI) adoption as it shortens decision cycles, accelerates execution and drives workplace redesign, according to a study by Deloitte. Organisations are no longer deploying ...

Australian Unity executive to retire

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 6 NOV 2026
A long-serving Australian Unity executive, who has been instrumental in developing of a $2.8 billion trust, is bidding farewell to the organisation after 25 years, as he prepares for retirement. Australian Unity general manager, property Chris Smith ...

AustralianSuper scores Moody's top credit rating

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 5 NOV 2026
AustralianSuper has become the first Australian superannuation fund to receive an AAA long-term issuer rating from Moody's. It has assigned a stable outlook to the rating. The AAA rating by Moody's is the highest-quality long-term credit rating ...

Macquarie AM launches venture growth fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 NOV 2026
Macquarie Asset Management (MAM) has launched a new venture growth fund for local wholesale investors, leveraging an evergreen strategy originating from a foreign jurisdiction. The Macquarie Wellington Venture Growth Fund offers wholesale investors ...

ASIC issues 'wake-up call' to trustees on member complaints

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
The corporate regulator is calling on superannuation trustees to improve oversight of issues arising from member complaints, noting many are not doing enough to use complaints as early warning signs of broader issues. In its Report 844 Lessons to be ...

ASIC reviews adviser register again

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2026
The regulator has commenced another review of the Financial Advisers Register (FAR) to check if relevant providers have met the qualifications standard. Since 1 January 2026, all personnel providing personal advice to retail clients on relevant financial ...

Australian Unity appoints deputy chair

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
Australian Unity has appointed a new deputy chair following a board member departure, as the ASX-listed firm continues to navigate the changing needs of an ageing population and retirement market. Gordon Ballantyne has taken up the role following the ...

LGT Capital Partners names new chief executive

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2026
LGT Capital Partners is preparing for a leadership transition as the global alternatives investment manager moves to the next phase of its growth, with its long-serving chief executive set to step into a board role after almost three decades at the ...
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