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Former super fund chief to steer new fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
Ben Palmer, the former chief executive of GESB, has been appointed managing director and chief executive of a newly formed funds management business.

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
After close to 40 years with AMP, head of corporate pensions Chris Jansen has retired. Meanwhile, a new head of strategic partnerships and governance will join the customer solutions team.

Five promoted at Frontier Advisors

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
Five consultants at Frontier Advisors have been recognised in its mid-year promotions.

WT Financial Group welcomes first chief financial officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
The ASX-listed WT Financial Group (WTL) has welcomed its inaugural chief financial officer, who was integral in the execution of the company's Investco strategy.

Merchant pledges long-term commitment to Australia with new hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
Merchant Australia, a subsidiary of Merchant Investment Management, has welcomed two executives to focus on its growth domestically, with both joining chief operating officer and principal Rebecca Wells.

Cbus names new chief technology officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
Cbus has named a new chief technology officer, filling the position that had been vacant since 2024.

VFMC names head of portfolio strategy

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) has appointed KC Low as its head of portfolio strategy and asset allocation on a permanent basis.

Former Macquarie Private Bank adviser joins Aura Group

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
A specialist in private wealth advice for Australian expats joins a $1bn-plus private wealth manager.

Orbis appoints ex-Antipodes Partners investment director

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
A global equities expert from Antipodes Partners moves to Orbis Investments.

REI Super names new chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
REI Super has welcomed Geoff Peck as its new chair, taking over the helm from Claire Higgins this week.