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Ugly, complex layering of tax – SMSF Association

Ugly, complex layering of tax – SMSF Association

SMSF Association chief executive, Peter Burgess warns that super fund members will pay the price for the Govt's ugly, complex new tax regime.
Chalmers did super legislation the hard way

Chalmers did super legislation the hard way

The Govt and the superannuation sector are celebrating the passage of the $3m super tax cap legislation but it could been faster and easier.
Industry funds dominate on scale, AUM

Industry funds dominate on scale, AUM

The latest APRA data have confirmed the degree to which industry super funds have grown to dominate the sector in terms of members and AUM.
Stockmarket crash news

Investors warned against panic selling during volatility

Binaya Dahal 12 March 2026

Investment

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Schroders’ Duncan Lamont says market disruptions after major geopolitical events have historically been short-lived.

Data security, oversight fears fuel AI finance distrust

Binaya Dahal 12 March 2026

Financial Planning

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Colonial First State’s new research shows most Australians remain reluctant to trust AI technology with decisions about their money.

Aus Ethical flags ongoing board renewal via latest appointment

Yasmine Raso 12 March 2026

Funds Management

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Australian Ethical’s board renewal program remains ongoing, with former KPMG partner, Karen Orvad, appointed to its investment board.

Finger pushes tax button

KeyInvest adds more Div296-friendly options to bond menu

Yasmine Raso 12 March 2026

Financial Planning

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In direct response to Division 296 legislation passing Parliament, KeyInvest has reworked its bond menu to include tax-friendly options.

Ticket stubs with the wording The Blame Game! on them

Sequoia/InterPrac want court test of AFCA methodology

Mike Taylor 11 March 2026

Financial Planning

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The hope of appropriate apportionment of blame underscores InterPrac’s almost unprecedented Federal Court challenge to AFCA.

Man uses ipad to utilise digital advice

AMP ups ante on North advice delivery

Mike Taylor 11 March 2026

Financial Planning

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AMP is further leveraging its North platform with the launch of a wealth portal aimed at providing advisers with an end to end advice tool.

stagflation

Stagflation – the spectre that dare not speak its name

Matthew Drennan 11 March 2026

Investment

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Financial Newswire’s economics commentator, Matt Drennan says stagflation is more than just a spectre with luck and timing critical factors.


INDUSTRY NEWS

TPD Severity – built for today’s realities

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 March 2026

Industry News

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TPD Severity offers a modern solution that blends seamlessly with existing TPD products, giving financial advisers a flexible, smarter, and more

Challenger

Is your retirement advice built to last?

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 February 2026

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As Australians live longer, longevity risk is reshaping retirement advice. Our guide helps advisers build resilient retirement income plans.

Unlock faster underwriting for smoother approvals

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 February 2026

Industry News

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Experience the future of faster underwriting with digital PMARs and automated decisioning. Deliver enhanced precision, smarter processing, and quicker

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

Industry News

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Mirova’s Jens Peers explores the generational trends shaping investment opportunities within the demographic transition.


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ASIC bans former MWL adviser for six years

Mike Taylor 10 March 2026

Financial Planning

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Another financial adviser who gave advice to clients around investing in Shield has been banned by ASIC, this time for six years.

Graphic showing multiple complaint badges

ASIC to Shield, First Guardian investors: ‘if in doubt make a complaint’

Mike Taylor 10 March 2026

Financial Planning

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ASIC has confirmed to a Parliamentary Committee that a key message to Shield and First Guardian investors is, ‘if in doubt make a complaint’.

Red card

QLD adviser, SMSF auditor charged over $6.2m fraud

Yasmine Raso 10 March 2026

Financial Planning

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A Brisbane-based adviser and SMSF auditor is in court for defrauding clients $4.9 million and causing $1.3 million in trading losses.

Invest superannuation

Super fund returns remain consistent despite uncertainty

Yasmine Raso 11 March 2026

Superannuation

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Super funds have managed a consistent run of positive returns to February, with geopolitical uncertainty likely to disrupt this trajectory.

Data Centre Infrastructure

Adjust performance test on infrastructure – ASFA

Mike Taylor 10 March 2026

Superannuation

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Super funds have told a Parliamentary Committee the performance test should be modified to better accomodate infrastructure, private debt.

Accusing fingers pointing

Impose FAR, ORFR obligations on MISs – Industry funds

Mike Taylor 9 March 2026

Investment

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Industry funds represented by the SMC are urging the Government to make the directors of MISs and their REs more liable for failures.

Senior appointment

Infocus appoints Creswell to lead standards

Binaya Dahal 11 March 2026

Investment

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Infocus has announced the appointment of Phil Creswell as its Head of Professional Standards, a role he commenced on March 2.

Ex-CBA veteran, former Premier launch $100m fund

Binaya Dahal 11 March 2026

Investment

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Colter Bay Capital launches as Australia’s newest institutional private credit fund, targeting the corporate lower mid-market.

Dividend payments hit new record

Sticky inflation drives retirees towards global dividends

Binaya Dahal 10 March 2026

Investment

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CEO of GSFM, Damien McIntyre, says the sticky inflation of Australia has made retirees fearful of their capital’s value.