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Fairlight adds Sydney partner

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
The alternatives firm has brought in a new partner as it continues to tap into the Australian adviser and family office markets.

Fidelity names research director

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Fidelity has appointed a new research director as it moves to strengthen coverage across the Asia Pacific.

Super moves: NGS Super, HESTA, Mercer

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
NGS Super names new currency and commodities portfolio manager as HESTA macro analyst heads back to Ireland with a promotion.

Schroders recruits head of ETFs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Schroders' first global head of exchange-traded funds will further supercharge the business after hitting over US$1 billion in active ETF assets.

Morningstar bulks up managed portfolios team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Morningstar has bolstered its managed portfolio team with national sales lead and investment specialist.

Macquarie onboards Westpac's group treasurer

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
Macquarie has confirmed Westpac Group's treasurer Jo Dawson will join the investment banking and financial services group starting in June.

Legalsuper executives depart amid reorganisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
A strategic review has seen the exit of Legalsuper's chief commercial officer and chief marketing officer.

Federated Hermes appoints global fixed income CIO

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026
Federated Hermes has promoted R.J. Gallo from deputy chief investment officer to chief investment officer for its global fixed income portfolio, who will succeed Robert Ostrowski when he retires in May of this year.

APRA executive director of super, life insurance exits

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has noted the departure of executive director life insurance, private health insurance and superannuation (LPHIS) Carmen Beverley-Smith.

KKR chief operating officer steps down

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2026
KKR recently announced Ryan Stork will be stepping down as chief operating officer.