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Guardians names head of portfolio completion

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation has appointed a new head of portfolio completion who hails from QIC's liquid markets team.

FNZ chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 18 SEP 2026
FNZ chief executive Blythe Masters has resigned after two years in the top job as Stephen Welch assumes the role of executive group chair and interim chief executive.

The SILC Group names head of trustee

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
The SILC Group has appointed fund governance executive Kylie Holbrook in the newly created role of head of trustee and responsible entity solutions.

Morningstar names APAC investment chief

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2026
Morningstar has named James Foot as the chief investment officer for the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, taking over from Matt Wacher after he finished up in the role in May.

UniSuper hires former TelstraSuper's head of retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
The super fund has appointed a former TelstraSuper executive to lead its advice strategy, research governance and technical frameworks.

Mirvac names new funds management chief

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2026
Mirvac has appointed a new chief executive for its funds management business as the property group continues to build out its investment platform and capital partnerships.

WTW names head of corporate for Australia

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2026
Willis, a WTW business, has appointed a head of corporate for Australia to lead its property and casualty business across Australia.

First Super appoints new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 SEP 2026
First Super has appointed a new chief executive who was part of LUCRF Super's leadership team for 18 years.

End of an era as Bowater leaves Frontier

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
Industry veteran Kim Bowater is leaving Frontier Advisors after 24 years, marking the departure of one of the asset consultant's most senior figures.

Netwealth recruits AI expert to boost in-house advice tech

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2026
Aiming to double its funds under advice by 2030, Netwealth has turned outside financial services for its latest AI hire.