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APRA lays down law to super platform trustees

APRA lays down law to super platform trustees

APRA has laid down the law to superannuation platform trustees in the wake of the Shield and First Guardian collapses and a thematic review.
APRA regulating fewer and fewer super entities

APRA regulating fewer and fewer super entities

The latest APRA annual report has reinforced that while superannuation assets are continuing to rise there are fewer and fewer super funds.
Fewer staff and contractors lead to APRA $45.2m surplus

Fewer staff and contractors lead to APRA $45.2m surplus

The banks, insurers and superannuation funds who have to pay hefty annual levies will be pleased to know APRA ended up with a $45.2m surplus.
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Market volatility triggers spike in super engagement: HESTA

Yasmine Raso 7 October 2025 No Comments

A new HESTA member survey found more than half monitored their super balances more closely in the wake of the US tariffs announcement.

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Non-prescriptive APRA confirms big 5’s super dominance

Mike Taylor 3 October 2025 No Comments

APRA claims it is not seeking to prescribe the future shape of the super sector but the at the same time points to why funds should leave.

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Aware moves ahead of DBFO with Retirement Manager

Mike Taylor 3 October 2025 One Comment

Major industry fund, Aware Super, has moved both ahead of and in preparation for the DBFO legislation with its Retirement Manager solution.

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APRA’s message to super funds – get better or get out

Mike Taylor 2 October 2025 5 Comments

APRA has continued its messaging to super funds that unless they can improve servicing to members they should consider exits or mergers.

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ASIC to extend super auditor scrutiny

Mike Taylor 1 October 2025 2 Comments

ASIC has committed to continuing its close scrutiny of superannuation funds and their auditors after outlining a range of shortcomings.

Cutting fees

HESTA lowers investment fees on top four options

Yasmine Raso 1 October 2025 No Comments

HESTA has reduced fees by 0.2% across its top four “ready-made” super investment options and changes to its Income Stream products.

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Older women most at risk of poverty in retirement: SMC

Yasmine Raso 1 October 2025 No Comments

A new SMC report confirmed older women are the most at risk of retiring in poverty, due to the gender super gap and common later-in-life events.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Emerging Markets Equities – The missing piece in your portfolio?

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2025

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Emerging Markets (EM) are outperforming both developed and US equities this year. Find out why EM Equities deserve a bigger piece in your portfolio.

61% of members consider security a key reason to stay with their super fund

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2025

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As Australia’s superannuation funds come under increased scrutiny from more sophisticated cyberattacks and scams across the financial sector,

Discover the lessons from 40 years in markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2025

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Join Paul Moore, CIO of PM Capital, live as he reflects on 40 years in markets and the lessons for investors today.

Who will win the AI race? Capital allocation may give clues

Financial Newswire Contributor 22 September 2025

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Why the Vaughan Nelson team believes analysing capital allocation flows in AI could help investors pick winners.


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Regulatory compliance

SMSF Association welcomes NALI clarity

Mike Taylor | 30 September 2025The SMSF Association has welcomed the degree of clarity provided by the ATO around non-arm's length income and trustee services.
ASIC fines unregistered advisers

Rest cops two ASIC infringement notices for misleading conduct

Yasmine Raso | 29 September 2025ASIC has handed down two infringement notices to Rest following "misleading representations" made to members over insurance coverage.
Young investors show ambition but also overconfidence

SMSFs resonate with younger Australians, drives record growth

Yasmine Raso | 25 September 2025Their increasing appeal to younger Aussies has seen SMSFs enjoy record growth in the face of regulatory uncertainty, according to Class.
Stockspot Super launches

Give ADF reservists their SG – industry funds

Mike Taylor | 24 September 2025Industry funds-backed Super Members Council is claiming that equity dictates that ADF reservists be paid the superannuation guarantee.
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Anderson exits ART after just 18 months

Mike Taylor | 24 September 2025ART has surprised many in the superannuation sector with the announcement that after just 18 months, its CEO, David Anderson, is exiting.
Unfair costs

FAAA warns on cost of collectively charged advice

Mike Taylor | 23 September 2025The FAAA has warned the cost of collectively-charged holistic retirement advice will far outstrip what is being paid for intra-fund advice.
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Advice on Lifetime Income Products ‘best practice’

Mike Taylor | 23 September 2025Major super lobby group, ASFA, is arguing that privately obtained financial advice around lifetime income products equates to best practice.
Concerns grow over ballooning costs of aged care

AMP research confirms slump in retirement confidence

Yasmine Raso | 23 September 2025Australians are severely lacking in confidence when it comes to their retirement according to new research commissioned by AMP.