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03 March 2025 • By Maja Garaca Djurdjevic • 1 min read

Accenture’s rollback on DEI raises concerns over Australian compliance

Minister for Finance Katy Gallagher last week warned that multinational firms dropping DEI practices to comply with US President Trump’s executive ...

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AustralianSuper penalty sparks debate on industry v retail fines

A $27 million fine imposed on AustralianSuper has raised concerns over ASIC’s approach to penalties, with a senator questioning whether the ...

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Wealth managers worldwide set to boost active ETF allocations

Wealth managers globally have said they are highly likely to increase their allocations in active ETFs, according to MSCI. The index providers’ ...

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Super summit highlights growing global role, NSW to host follow-up later this year

Australia’s superannuation system was front and centre at the inaugural Superannuation Investment Summit in the US last week, positioning the nation’s ...

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Longo calls crypto ‘highly speculative’ and risky, urges greater transparency

The ASIC chair has reiterated that while cryptocurrency is “highly speculative” and risky, it is not illegal. Speaking at Senate estimates last ...

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Bell AM confirms new research director

Bell Asset Management has welcomed a global investment professional as its director of research and portfolio manager, while the broader team sees a ...

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GQG and MA Financial unveil senior people moves

GQG Partners’ chief financial officer is set to depart, while MA Financial has welcomed a new independent non-executive director to its board

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Future Fund welcomes experienced director to board

The Albanese government has appointed Jim Craig as a member of the Future Fund Board of Guardians for a five‑year term. According to a statement ...

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GQG CFO steps down, MA Financial welcomes new board member

GQG Partners’ chief financial officer is set to depart, while MA Financial has welcomed a new independent non-executive director to its board

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‘Be very cautious’: ASIC says Shield Master Fund a warning to investors

The corporate regulator has cautioned investors against chasing “unrealistic” property investment returns, as misconduct concerns grow

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