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APRA stress test reveals super and banking vulnerabilities

APRA stress test reveals super and banking vulnerabilities

APRA has released the results of its first round of stress testing of banks and super funds and the process has uncovered vulnerabilities.
AMP’s digital advice offer records 33-fold increase

AMP’s digital advice offer records 33-fold increase

Buoyed by a 33-fold increase in the number of super members using its digital advice offering, AMP limited has rolled out new features.
8% 2025 super returns in prospect

8% 2025 super returns in prospect

Australian superannuation fund members appear set for a third consecutive year of positive returns in 2025, this time by as much as 8%.
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Cbus launches ‘targeted’ campaign to bridge retirement info gap

Yasmine Raso 21 November 2025 No Comments

Cbus Super has launched a campaign to boost its members’ awareness of government entitlements when approaching retirement age.

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Rest recruits AustralianSuper’s Ed Waters

Mike Taylor 21 November 2025 No Comments

Big retail sector industry fund, Rest has managed to recruit AustralianSuper’s Ed Waters as its new company secretary.

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APRA fund transfers to SMSFs in 1 to 11 days

Mike Taylor 20 November 2025 3 Comments

New data shared with advisers by Grow SMSF has revealed the time taken by APRA funds to transfer balances to SMSFs can be between 1 and 11 days.

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MLC Expand adds retirement muscle to new joint solution

Yasmine Raso 20 November 2025 No Comments

MLC Expand has announced the appointment of Andrew Long to spearhead its new MLC Retirement Boost solution launched with TAL and Challenger.

Yellow mind the gap

Call to reverse insurance inside super rules

Mike Taylor 19 November 2025 6 Comments

Six years after the introduction of the Protecting Your Super legislation there are calls for a reversal in the face of an insurance gap.

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Former ASIC and APRA heavies start governance business

Mike Taylor 18 November 2025 No Comments

Former ASIC and APRA heavyweights James Shipton and Stephen Glenfield have joined with Nick Brookes to establish a super governance firm.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Is AI’s bubble about to burst?

Financial Newswire Contributor 18 November 2025

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Mirova’s Jens Peers discusses the AI boom, potentially overlooked opportunities, and the next big trend he is excited about.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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Industry-wide, Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) claims have risen sharply in recent years. At Acenda, we recognise this has created challenges…

Why Durability Matters in Private Credit & How La Trobe Financial Sets the Standard

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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In private credit, innovation matters, but lasting success relies on resilience and reliable performance in challenging market conditions.

Real Estate Private Credit’s Ongoing Role in Investment Portfolios

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025

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This research paper explores the rise of commercial real estate private credit in Australia, its resilience through economic cycles, and why…


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Industry funds seek tough changes after Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor | 17 November 2025The Super Members Council is calling for a significant crack-down on switching to SMSFs and 'trustees-for-hire' in the Shield aftermath.
Downsizing

HESTA’s 44% downsizer contributions increase

Mike Taylor | 17 November 2025Industry fund HESTA has confirmed the degree to which it is promoting downsizer contributions as part of its retirement incomes messaging.

Brighter Super enhances advice capabilities via new appointments

Yasmine Raso | 14 November 2025Brighter Super has committed to growing its advice offering and capabilities for members via three new senior appointments.
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Rest takes next step to support First Nations member outcomes

Yasmine Raso | 14 November 2025Rest has committed to support First Nations members achieve enhanced retirement outcomes with the launch of its new Reconciliation Plan.
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Shield, First Guardian complicate DBFO – Mulino

Mike Taylor | 13 November 2025The Government's delivery of the next DBFO tranche has been complicated by developing a response to the Shield and First Guardian collapses.
Window of opportunity

Super funds signal collaboration on advice via DBFO

Mike Taylor | 13 November 2025Major superannuation group ASFA has signalled adopting a united approach to delivering advice in the context of the DBFO changes.
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UniSuper enters PE partnership with MAM

Mike Taylor | 13 November 2025UniSuper has laid down a US$500 million anchor commitment as part of a US-focused private equity partnership with Macquarie Asset Management.
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ATO signals facilitative year for pay day super

Mike Taylor | 12 November 2025The major accounting groups want a two-year phase in for pay day super but the ATO is signalling it a one year facilitative approach.