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ACCC approves Zurich's ClearView takeover

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... vote in favour of the transaction at the scheme meeting, in the absence of a superior proposal and subject to the independent expert's conclusion in its report. Crescent Capital Partners Management, which owns 53% of ClearView, said it intends to ...

Atlas Arteria rejects 'exploitative' IFM takeover bid

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... an equity raising to fund the acquisition of OTPP's interest in Chicago Skyway if the put option is exercised. The independent directors of Atlas Arteria have called out IFM for this "jarring inconsistency". The board pointed out that while IFM is publicly ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial impact of residential aged care accommodations. The Independent Review of Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing report, compiled by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing ...

Strengthen Life Code for mental health crisis, claims handling: Review

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... completed within one month for income-related claims or two months for lump sum claims. Kell was appointed to lead the independent review of the Life Code, which kicked off on 1 October 2025. In response, he received 14 submissions in total. The Council ...

APRA imposes additional licence conditions on Fiducian

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... risks," Cole said. Fiducian is refrained from onboarding new high-risk investment options to its platform until the independent expert review is complete. APRA said the expert would need to confirm the options have gone through an adequate onboarding ...

Magellan strengthens ranks with twin hires

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... overseeing the group's investment and asset management operations. Barrenjoey chairman David Gonski will become the independent chair of the combined group, with current Magellan chairman Andrew Formica appointed deputy chair.

Pepper Money rejects Challenger's bid

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... per share earlier this month. "Following its consideration of the proposal and consultation with shareholders, the independent board committee (IBC) has determined that the revised proposal is not reasonably capable of execution," Pepper Money said. ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... served as a committee member and chair at the Financial Services Council for nearly a decade. He is currently the independent chair of Pengana International Equities and FundBase Group, as well as an industry council member for Nest, a private capital ...

Canadian pension fund in turmoil amid governance review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... all other stakeholders," Wubbenhorst said. "The board will carefully consider findings and recommendations of the independent review and remains focused as always on strengthening plan governance to ensure it aligns with industry best practices." The ...

Super moves: Top super funds lose key risk executives

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... market and financial risk analytics, model validation, and stress-testing at Suncorp Group. Earlier, he managed the independent investment risk and compliance function across all managed asset classes at QIC. Horn's early career included roles as ...
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