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Super funds seek sustainability labelling carve-out

Super funds seek sustainability labelling carve-out

The major superannuation funds are looking to be excluded from some elements of the Govt's proposed Sustainable Investment Labelling regime.
Yes, but we filtered out Shield, First Guardian says Fiducian

Yes, but we filtered out Shield, First Guardian says Fiducian

Fiducian has acknowledged the licensing conditions imposed by APRA with a reminder that its governance stopped Shield and First Guardian.
Chant West, FAAA unveil ‘advice-ready’ certification for super funds

Chant West, FAAA unveil ‘advice-ready’ certification for super funds

The FAAA and Chant West have launched a new certification for super funds to determine how they support the delivery of financial advice.

Empower us to transition members says HESTA

Mike Taylor 1 April 2026 No Comments

HESTA has renewed its call for funds to be empowered to transition members to retirement phase products unless members specifically opt-out.

Court judgement

Fiducian subsidiary to pay $7.3m penalty

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026 No Comments

Fiducian subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management will pay a $7.3m penalty over action launched by ASIC over ESG claims.

Gold fish jumps to bigger bowl

Legalsuper loses CEO and CIO

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026 No Comments

legalsuper is in the market for both a CEO and CIO after Luke Symons was appointed to the CEO role at Equip Super.

Businessman under a spotlight with three other lights off

ASIC backs super trustees dobbing in anomalous switching

Mike Taylor 27 March 2026 One Comment

ASIC is making clear it backs legislation to compel super trustees to report instances of anomalous superannuation switching.

Piggy bank with Australian bank notes

Australians see ‘dramatic growth’ in wealth via super: SMC

Yasmine Raso 27 March 2026 One Comment

The SMC has made clear its support of the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Superannuation earlier this week amid new research.

Super funds leery of unfinished DBFO

Mike Taylor 26 March 2026 5 Comments

Superannuation funds want to deliver more advice to more members but are conscious of the incomplete nature of the DBFO changes.

Lousie-Eyres

Australian Ethical strengthens super board with new appointment

Yasmine Raso 26 March 2026 No Comments

Australian Ethical’s board renewal program continues with the latest appointee to its Superannuation Board confirmed to be Louise Eyres.


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AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?

Private Assets: making the retail revolution a reality

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

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Private markets are opening up to retail investors. Learn what this means for your portfolio.

Quality in Volatile Markets: La Trobe Financial’s Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

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As markets turn volatile, La Trobe Financial shows why quality matters most by delivering disciplined credit strategies built for consistent

How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing


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10-20% reduction in platform super options predicted

Mike Taylor | 24 March 2026New Mercer research is pointing to platforms being pressed to reduce their superannuation investment menus by as much as 25%.
Arrows showing old way and new way

Older Australians, high-earners switching to super platforms

Yasmine Raso | 24 March 2026New FSC data has debunked recent assertions made by the SMC over a "spike" in the number of Australians switching to super platforms.
Pay day inked on calendar

Lack of awareness, confidence ahead of payday super start

Yasmine Raso | 24 March 2026New research commissioned by MLC has found Australians remain either unaware of the legislation or when it is scheduled to come into effect.
cyber security

Cyber risk protections now measured against super fund readiness

Yasmine Raso | 23 March 2026The Epic Retirement Tick measuring super funds' retirement-readiness will now include cyber security as a measurable criteria.
Property Valuations

Rest commits $250m to US retail property fund

Binaya Dahal | 19 March 2026Rest says it has committed to invest up to US$250 million in the US Cities Retail Fund (USCRF), managed by Nuveen Real Estate.
Green definite amid grey uncertainty

Govt Actuary recommends 17.5% Div 296 DB reduction factor

Mike Taylor | 18 March 2026Treasury has opened consultations around the regulatory underpinnings of Div 296 including a 17.5% reduction factor for DB super accounts.
Elderly couple receiving advice

Industry fund urges bank of mum and dad advice

Mike Taylor | 18 March 2026New research from Aware Super points to parents and grandparents needing advice before funding children into the housing market.

SFT process for TelstraSuper merge with Aware Super

Mike Taylor | 17 March 2026TelstraSuper and Aware Super have moved to the penultimate stage of their merger with the signing of a Success Fund Transfer deed.