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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses. "Australian Unity is progressing a strategic review of its portfolio, costs and ...

More aggressive than ever: ASIC defends First Guardian investigation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... that ASIC has now commenced proceedings against every super trustee that made Shield or First Guardian available on its platform. This work to date has resulted in the return to investors of more than $400 million," Court said.

Perpetual acquires majority stake in Interfi

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026

... technology to the non-bank lending sector and currently supports around $55 billion in assets under administration. Its platform manages the full loan lifecycle, from settlement through to discharge, and includes capabilities spanning loan administration ...

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... Australians to access licensed advice powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The app is Australia's first licensed advice platform on mobile and operates under Otivo's Australian financial services licence (AFSL). It draws on the seven advice ...

Macquarie AM launches global small caps ETF

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

... sources of return beyond large-cap companies, in an active strategy. It is the fourth systematic active ETF across MAM's platform and follows the success of MAM's systematic suite of global and domestic capabilities. Since launching its ETF platform ...

BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy. Simon Aboud joined the wealth manager on June 1. Late last year, Aboud left Allianz Retire+ as its chief product and marketing officer, a role he assumed in May 2021. Prior ...

Raiz names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... institutions including HSBC, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac and AMP Capital. "Raiz has built a trusted brand, a differentiated platform and a deeply engaged customer community. I believe we have an extraordinary opportunity to help millions of Australians ...

Pengana raises $150m for AI-focused LIT

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

Pengana Capital Group says it has already raised $150 million for a yet-to-list fund that targets private companies in the artificial intelligence (AI) space. The cornerstone funding round raised $150 million, exceeding the initial target amount of ...

Macquarie AM, IG4 Capital to realise over $1bn in global transaction

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... support Brazil's role in global trade." The transaction follows MAM's acquisition of a Brazilian toll road portfolio platform in May last year. Meanwhile, CLI's management will remain unchanged, with Gabriel Motta continuing as chief executive. "The ...

Brookfield accelerates infrastructure strategy in Australia

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026

... these actions highlight a coordinated effort to build a scaled private markets ecosystem, combing product innovation with platform expansion.

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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