Acenda Group appoints Ross Miller as Group Chief People and Culture Officer

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Acenda Group has announced the appointment of Ross Miller as its new Group Chief People and Culture Officer, effective 16 February 2026. Ross is a highly experienced senior executive and... Read more continue reading

Challenger partners with OPEX to scale the Informed Financial Future (iff) platform

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OPEX Consulting Pty Ltd (OPEX) has announced a strategic partnership with Challenger to support the continued development and growth of the Informed Financial Future (iff) financial advice platform. The platform... Read more continue reading

Fidelity International strengthens Australia distribution team with two appointments

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Fidelity International has appointed Gavin Butt as regional sales manager and Sam Besley as sales manager, further strengthening its wholesale distribution capability and reaffirming its long‑term commitment to the Australian... Read more continue reading

Appointment of Kate Vidgen as an Independent Non-Executive Director

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Macquarie Technology Group Limited (ASX: MAQ) is pleased to announce that Kate Vidgen will join the Company’s board as an Independent Non-executive Director following the release of the Company’s FY26... Read more continue reading

Praemium accelerates platform innovation through Technotia integration

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raemium Limited has announced the commencement of an organisational restructure within its technology division following the acquisition of Technotia Laboratories in January 2026 –  a strategic investment designed to accelerate... Read more continue reading

CFS partners with Safewill to provide members with Will and estate planning services at no extra cost

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Colonial First State (CFS) has announced a new partnership with Safewill which will give almost one million CFS members access to an online Will-creation service with legal review and digital... Read more continue reading

Esencia Wealth merges with FMA Wealth

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Leading Australian advice firm Esencia Wealth has announced a milestone in its national growth strategy, merging with FMA Wealth and welcoming renowned financial adviser Frank MacDonagh as a Senior Financial... Read more continue reading

Mark Puli joins board of Australian Ethical Superannuation Pty Ltd  

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Australian Ethical has announced the appointment of Mark Puli to the board of its super fund, effective 11 February 2026. Mr. Puli was CEO of ESSSuper from 2011 to 2022,... Read more continue reading

Acenda Life launches new guaranteed retirement income solution

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Acenda Life has launched a new guaranteed retirement income solution designed to provide Australians with financial confidence, as the latest research shows Australians are increasingly worried about running out of... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update – week ending 13 February, 2026

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Investment markets and key developments US shares fell over the last week on the back of ongoing concerns about AI disruption, excessive related capital spending and tech sector valuations. However,... Read more continue reading