NEWS AND RESEARCH

14 October 2025 Comments
An ASIC review has identified superannuation trustees are demonstrating a “lack of urgency” around improving their retirement communication and still…
Superannuation funds have welcomed the boost that Treasury’s improvement on the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset will have for women and younger…
The proposed changes to the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset (LISTO) has been applauded by the superannuation sector.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has said the central bank sees private demand picking up over the next year, taking over from public demand.
The regulator plans to claim compensation from Equity Trustees after Macquarie’s payout to affected Shield investors.
Morningstar has found the Your Future, Your Super test delivering fewer failures, but warned against complacency as regulators review its design.

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An ASIC review has identified superannuation trustees are demonstrating a “lack of urgency” around improving their retirement communication and still taking a one-size-fi...

Superannuation funds have welcomed the boost that Treasury’s improvement on the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset will have for women and younger members. ...

The proposed changes to the Low-Income Superannuation Tax Offset (LISTO) has been applauded by the superannuation sector....

The regulator plans to claim compensation from Equity Trustees after Macquarie’s payout to affected Shield investors....

Morningstar has found the Your Future, Your Super test delivering fewer failures, but warned against complacency as regulators review its design....

PEOPLE & PRODUCTS

Australian Ethical has named its new head of equities, who previously spent 12 years at Perpetual....

Technology

Technology

4 June 2025

HESTA has concluded one of the largest technology projects undertaken by an Australian industry super fund. ...

The country’s sovereign wealth fund has unveiled a flurry of changes to its leadership team, including the appointment of a key executive role. ...

With Damian Graham stepping into a new capacity within the $190 billion super fund ahead of his retirement, a global search is set to commence for his replacement....

30 April 2025

Cbus has swiftly promoted Leigh Gavin to chief investment officer only months after naming him deputy, as the fund works towards growing in size and bringing its investme...

FUNDS MANAGEMENT

The structural shift towards active ETFs will reshape the asset management industry, according to McKinsey, and financial advisers will be a key group for managers to foc...

ASIC has warned that practices across the $200 billion private credit market are inconsistent and, in some cases, require serious improvement....

A surge in electricity prices has driven the monthly Consumer Price Index to its highest level in a year, exceeding forecasts....

Infrastructure well-positioned to hedge against global uncertainty, says investment chief....

The fund manager remains positive on the outlook for gold and believes ongoing market volatility will provide opportunities to acquire small-cap stocks in promising secto...

FINANCIAL ADVICE

2 October 2025
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The super fund has launched Retirement Manager, a digital advice tool helping members plan income, spending, and retirement confidence with integrated support....

18 September 2025
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APRA has warned retail super trustees that financial adviser involvement in recommending platform products does not diminish their obligations, as regulators turned the s...

18 August 2025
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AMP’s chief economist has unveiled a wish list for the Australian government’s Economic Reform Roundtable....

21 July 2025
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Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes between 3 and 51 per cent by incorporating personal and household data into their retirement income stra...

16 July 2025
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The best interests duty and new class of adviser didn't make the cut for the pre-election DBFO draft bill; however, ASFA has used its submission to outline what it wants ...

INSTITUTIONAL INVESTMENT

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has said the central bank sees private demand picking up over the next year, taking over from public demand....

One of Australia’s largest super funds has acquired an equity stake in the institutional investment advisory firm....

Passive investing is reshaping Australian equities, giving rise to a “no information trade” in which large-cap stocks swing sharply despite little or no fresh news....

RBA governor Michele Bullock warns of global trade risks as domestic inflation cools and employment remains near full capacity....

AMP chief economist Shane Oliver says investors should treat both extremes with scepticism after a week of starkly different climate projections....

INSURANCE

25 July 2024

The insurance company has joined this year’s awards as a principal partner....

18 April 2024

The $135 billion fund has transitioned away from TAL Life Insurance following an “extensive tender process”....

16 February 2024

The $80 billion fund is facing legal action over allegedly signing up new members to income protection insurance by default without active member consent....

7 February 2024

In a Senate submission, the Financial Services Council has once again called for further clarification that the government will assess the consumer outcomes of group insu...

21 September 2023

The Federal Court has ruled in favour of QSuper regarding non-payment of a total and permanent disablement benefit to a member....

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