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US pension funds move against James Hardie chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2025
Three US pension funds have lodged proxy votes to oust James Hardie chair Anne Lloyd at the company's AGM this week.

Feature: Compliance | Passing the buck

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
It's estimated $1.2 billion was funneled into Shield and First Guardian Master Funds on behalf of at least 12,000 investors - money many of them may never see again. So, who is to blame for these failures? Eliza Bavin explores.

FINSIA's struggle to find scale

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
FINSIA suffered from financial challenges for many years, but president David Cox tells Financial Standard the new strategic partnership with CISI may be the boost it needs.

Australian women most likely to retire early

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
Workplaces in Australia are losing experienced women in the workforce at a higher rate than other nations.

FICAP RockStar raises $110k for charity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
A key account manager at Magellan Financial Group is the 2025 FICAP RockStar.

La Trobe shuts online portal access

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
La Trobe has shut access to its online portal to "comply" with ASIC's stop orders, however the regulator said the move was not necessary.

Vale Rupert Smoker

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
Evolution Trustees chief executive Rupert Smoker has passed away at the age of 47.

LGT Crestone unveils rebrand

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
LGT Crestone is no more, with the wealth management firm rebranding, in a move it said reflects the firm's "evolution".

Age Pension to increase on September 20

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
The Age Pension is increasing tomorrow, while previously frozen deeming rates will rise by 0.5%.

Former staffer sues ASX, Lofthouse over bullying

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
The former senior employee is suing the ASX and chief executive Helen Lofthouse with claims of a "toxic work environment" and that he was "deliberately bullied and marginalised".