The financial services software firm has confirmed the finalised sale of its superannuation business as it seeks to increase its focus on other key functions within the company.
ART has paid just under $20,000 to comply with an infringement notice issued by ASIC over allegedly misleading performance data published on its website.
Annual trimmed mean inflation saw a slight spike in April, according to data from the ABS.
Superannuation assets have fallen in the March quarter primarily due to negative investment returns amid sharemarket volatility.
QSuper has agreed to an in-principle settlement of nearly $70 million over claims it failed to notify members of life insurance premium changes.
ASIC is not done with death benefits, commissioner Simone Constant warned trustees this week, stressing that the corporate regulator remains focused on driving a step change in how member services are delivered.
For AustralianSuper, private assets are a steady, grounding component of its investment strategy, one helping the fund mitigate risk and smooth returns, especially when public markets are volatile.
Active managers say that today’s market volatility and dislocation are creating a fertile ground for selective stock picking, reinforcing their case against so-called “closet indexers”.
A major class action against AMP will commence in the Federal Court today (27 May), with more than 2 million super members alleging the firm’s trustees overcharged fees over a 12-year period.
Support for the $3 million super tax is strong across the industry, but with the possible July 2025 start date nearing, focus is turning to a key flaw – the lack of indexation.