Active ETFs mark new era for asset managers
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 focus their distribution.
AUTHOR
Laura Dew
Laura Dew is editor at Super Review. Prior to joining SR, she spent five years working at Investment Week in the UK covering asset and wealth management.
November rate cut in doubt
A hawkish post-meeting RBA has cast doubt over the possibility of another rate cut in 2025.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Super funds pressed to act on women’s retirement gaps
Super funds are being urged to do more to protect older women from financial insecurity as life events widen retirement gaps.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Cash rate held at 3.6% – RBA maintains cautious stance
The central bank has announced the official cash rate will remain at 3.6 per cent following higher-than-expected inflation figures.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Equip Super names new chief risk officer
Equip Super has appointed Michelle Cheong as chief risk officer, strengthening its governance framework with nearly two decades of industry experience.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
ASIC flags gaps in super fund reporting
The regulator has highlighted weaknesses in super fund financial reporting, warning inconsistent disclosures and poor audit practices risk undermining member confidence.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
HESTA cuts fees and lowers retirement access threshold
The industry fund has reduced investment fees across key super options and lowered the entry point for retirement products to improve member outcomes.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
Big 4 bank pencils in no rate cuts until May ’26
Economists from one of the big four banks have said the RBA will hold rates steady until May 2026, pushing back expectations for cuts as inflation proves sticky.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
SMC calls for clarity in retirement income system
Super Members Council has warned millions of Australians risk confusion in retirement unless rules are simplified and advice reforms accelerated.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
ASIC fines industry fund for misleading insurance notices
The regulator has fined the super fund over false insurance notices, urging super trustees to strengthen systems and avoid errors that erode retirement balances.
AUTHOR
Adrian Suljanovic
