The corporate regulator’s crackdown on SMSF auditor misconduct continued in the third quarter, with ASIC taking action against 11 auditors who were all referred by the Australian Tax Office.
TAL has appointed a new chief executive of group life and retirement who has been at the firm for more than 20 years.
A superannuation trustee accused of taking $165 million from beneficiaries as part of a grandfathering commission “scheme” said the allegations were “inaccurate, unfair and contrary to principle”.
Funds under management and advice in the industry and public super fund segment have risen 8.5 per cent in the 2022–23 financial year to $1.7 trillion.
HESTA has called for a goal on eliminating the gender superannuation gap in its submission to the Treasury’s objective of super consultation.
Super funds could see data around their political donations and promotional expenses published for members under new APRA proposals to improve transparency.
Linking with grassroots groups and ensuring First Nations people take the lead are key to servicing Indigenous clients, according to an Indigenous finance coach.
Over a quarter of Australians continue to rely on their superannuation to leave a legacy, although this isn’t the intended purpose of the system and continues to be a tax-ineffective solution, according to research.
Industry fund AMIST Super, the superannuation fund for employees of the meat industry, has rebranded to reach a broader membership base.
After 14 years on the board of Australia’s sovereign wealth fund, former treasurer Peter Costello has advised the government he will not be seeking a third term as chair.