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ASIC targets trustee over $160m Shield super losses
ASIC has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against one of the super trustees wrapped up in the Shield Master Fund failure.
AUTHOR
Keith Ford
Super associations back government’s targeted performance test review
Industry associations have welcomed the Treasurer’s review into the superannuation performance test and called for targeted changes that would enable investment in certain assets with strong long-term performance.
Funds step up preparations for payday super reforms
Super funds are strengthening systems and modelling member benefits ahead of payday super.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
RIAA notes importance of transparency following ART investment
The responsible investment body has emphasised the importance of clear communication as ART takes a substantial shareholding in Tabcorp.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
ATO approves real-time payments for super contributions
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has approved real-time payments for superannuation, removing a major hurdle ahead of payday super reforms.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Super funds rise as global markets gain ground
Australian super funds have posted early gains in FY26, driven by strong share market performance and resilient long-term returns.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Treasurer confirms super performance test review, rules out abolition
Following the roundtable, the Treasurer said the government plans to review the superannuation performance test, stressing that the review does not signal its abolition.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
APRA turns up scrutiny on superannuation in 2025–26 corporate plan
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has placed superannuation front and centre in its 2025–26 corporate plan, signalling a period of intensified scrutiny over fund expenditure, governance and member outcomes.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
ART takes substantial stake in Tabcorp
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has become a substantial shareholder in Tabcorp, taking a stake of just over 5 per cent in the gaming and wagering company.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
AustralianSuper calls for policy certainty to boost local investment
AustralianSuper CEO Paul Schroder has said the fund will stay globally diversified but could tip more money into Australia if governments speed up decisions and provide clearer, long-term settings – warning any mandated local investment quota would be “a disaster”.
AUTHOR
Maja Garaca Djurdjevic
