AFCA observes ‘sophisticated’ scam activity coming up in super
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has noted instances of sophisticated scam activity in the superannuation sector amid a record number of complaints in the last financial year.
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Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
Howarth highlights need to scrutinise super boards amid CFMEU scandal
Speaking at an industry event this week, the shadow assistant treasurer has raised concerns of “vested interests” with regard to the Labor Party, unions, and industry super funds.
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Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
Coalition commits to reversing $3m super tax if elected
Shadow assistant treasurer Luke Howarth has called for “fairness” and confirmed the Coalition will not go forward with the proposed Division 296 tax if it wins the next election.
Women in Finance Summit 2024 launches
After a successful inaugural event last year, the Women in Finance Summit is returning in 2024 with more business insights and networking opportunities.
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Malavika Santhebennur
Industry super-owned fundie to help kickstart local renewable fuels industry
IFM Investors is getting behind the bid for Australia to become a significant global producer of renewable fuels.
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Jessica Penny
Spirit Super and CareSuper announce merger date, executive leadership team
The funds have offered more details ahead of a merger that will create a $50 billion fund with more than 500,000 members.
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Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
Super for housing could hold implications for investment returns: SMC
New research suggests dipping into superannuation for home ownership could have ripple effects on fund returns and the “deep well” of capital that can be invested in the Australian economy.
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Rhea Nath
Rhea L Nath is a journalist on Super Review and InvestorDaily, with a focus on funds management, superannuation, and institutional investment. Previously, she covered small business and entrepreneurship news at Dynamic Business and multicultural issues at Indian Link Media Group. In 2022, she was named Young Journalist of the Year at the NSW Premier’s Multicultural Communications Awards.
Australian economy staring down a fork in the road, says Deloitte
With the RBA grappling with imperfect inflation figures amid weak growth, the data points that emerge from Q3 are set to be a pivotal juncture for the Australian economy and its policymakers, according to a macro specialist.
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Jessica Penny
Super funds reinforce responsible investment commitment with ESG appointments
Two super funds that cumulatively manage more than $120 billion have announced key ESG appointments.
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Jessica Penny
Australian Ethical ‘not chasing short-term gains’ amid more modest FY24 return
The super fund has reiterated it is ‘not chasing short-term gains’ as it reaffirms its commitment to invest ethically.
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Jessica Penny
