SMSF Association welcomes new Director Ben Taylor

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The SMSF Association has appointed the managing director of Oxygen Capital Group, Ben Taylor, to its Board, effective 1 January 2026. His appointment follows the retirement of long-serving directors Michael... Read more continue reading

ASIC announces 2026 enforcement priorities

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Private credit practices, financial reporting misconduct, insurance complaints and claims handling, and misleading pricing are among a range of new enforcement priorities ASIC has unveiled for 2026. ASIC Deputy Chair... Read more continue reading

Zurich Australia hosts third Mental Health Roundtable

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Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) has hosted its third bi-annual Mental Health Roundtable, attended by key academic, clinical and civil society representatives to discuss trends surrounding mental health diagnosis, treatment and resilience.... Read more continue reading

Pengana appoints Senior Portfolio Manager to Australian equities team

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Pengana Capital Group has added senior Australian equities investment expertise to its ranks, with the appointment of Michael Maughan as a Senior Portfolio Manager within the Pengana Australian Equities team.... Read more continue reading

JANA recognises senior talent

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JANA Investment Advisers (‘JANA’) has announced a series of senior promotions, recognising the outstanding contributions of its team members and reinforcing its commitment to helping clients in achieving robust, long-term... Read more continue reading

AFCA cautions against unregulated lending, as small business complaints reach record high

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Against a backdrop of high complaint numbers from small businesses to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) last financial year, AFCA is urging small business owners to consider the risks... Read more continue reading

MBS Insurance and Orbital Life enter strategic partnership to accelerate growth

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Risk insurance specialist, MBS Insurance (MBS) has acquired a minority interest in boutique risk advisory firm, Orbital Life, demonstrating the breadth and depth of the group’s offer to professional advisory... Read more continue reading

HUB24 to launch lifetime retirement solution, empowering advisers to deliver greater retirement confidence

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HUB24 has announced it is developing a lifetime retirement solution with life insurer TAL, expanding the range of retirement offerings available on platform and enabling advisers to deliver their clients... Read more continue reading

Lazard Asset Management launches Global Equity Advantage Fund in Australia 

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Lazard Asset Management (LAM) has announced the launch of the Lazard Global Equity Advantage Fund in Australia, expanding access to one of its flagship global equity capabilities. Designed to perform... Read more continue reading

Experienced Queensland Director Brendan O’Farrell joins Brighter Super Board

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Brighter Super has announced the appointment of experienced Queensland Director and Superannuation Executive Brendan O’Farrell to its Board as an independent director, effective 1 January 2026 as the fund continues... Read more continue reading