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ASFA presses argument on economic value of super

ASFA presses argument on economic value of super

Superannuation has proven a valuable economic weapon for Australia and one which should be preserved, according to new ASFA research.
Some super funds charged fees to deceased members

Some super funds charged fees to deceased members

ASIC has pointed to some super fund trustees continuing to deduct premiums and financial advice fees from deceased members' accounts.
ASIC hits super funds on death claims handling

ASIC hits super funds on death claims handling

ASIC has signalled a crack-down on death benefit claims handling after a review of 10 of Australia's largest funds found shortcomings.
Private equity

Fortitude confirms majority stake in Australia’s top SMSF auditor

Patrick Buncsi 3 April 2025 No Comments

Brisbane-based PE firm Fortitude Investments has secured a majority stake in Australia’s largest independent SMSF auditor.

Senior appointment

Superannuation governance veteran joins Equity Trustees boards

Yasmine Raso 2 April 2025 No Comments

Seasoned superannuation and governance executive, Jocelyn Furlan, has joined the two superannuation trustee boards of Equity Trustees.

Double standards

Members paying for mega-fund trustee mistakes

Mike Taylor 31 March 2025 One Comment

The rules which allow the trustees of major industry superannuation to pay fines from member funds are in need of change a panel has found.

Unfair costs

APRA levy actually forecast down for 2025-26

Mike Taylor 31 March 2025 No Comments

Financial advisers are facing into increased regulatory levies but super funds, insurers and banks have had better news around the APRA levy.

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Comfortable retirement income gender gap widens

Yasmine Raso 28 March 2025 No Comments

Women’s retirement confidence has dropped, with the gap between expected and required income to retire comfortably now $1,500 per month.

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Don’t include us in CSLR funding say super funds

Mike Taylor 27 March 2025 10 Comments

Superannuation funds say they are concerned about the impact of the CSLR levy on financial advisers but don’t want to contribute to the cost.

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Taxing unrealised capital gains the ALP’s election albatross

Mike Taylor 27 March 2025 2 Comments

The SMSF Association has pointed to the Govt’s failure to use the Budget to scotch policy around the taxation of unrealised capital gains.


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Thinking Local, Winning Global – Unit Registry as a Strategic Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 20 February 2025

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 Unlock the potential of unit registry to streamline operations, strengthen investor relationships and transform data into a powerful tool for growth 

The future of equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 March 2025

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Find out what Loomis Sayles’ Aziz Hamzaogullari had to say about the future of equities in our Next Decade Investing white paper.

Protect their futures. Grow your business. 

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 March 2025

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By combining MLC Life Insurance’s 138-year history with the support of Nippon Life, Acenda will continue to offer competitive and innovative cover.

Outlook 2025: Plan for growth, Prepare for volatility

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 February 2025

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After two years of weak returns, 2024 has proven to be a rewarding year for Australian investors. What will 2025 bring?


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10% of insurance inside super underwritten

Mike Taylor | 25 March 2025Major superannuation fund organisation, ASFA, has confirmed the degree to which insurance inside super avoids adverse genetic testing.
Stockspot Super launches

Rest members signal support for pre-budget policy proposals

Yasmine Raso | 25 March 2025A survey of Rest's members found 'overwhelming support' for the fund's proposed policy reforms as part of its 2025-26 pre-Budget submission.
Regulation

Super funds urge 60 days on breach report handling

Mike Taylor | 24 March 2025Major superannuation funds group, ASFA, has urged ASIC to extend its breach reporting relief time-frames because 30 days is not enough.
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Insurance inside super under threat – Mercer

Mike Taylor | 21 March 2025The impact of governance policies have contributed to placing insurance inside superannuation under threat, according to Mercer.
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No need for knee-jerk on negative super returns

Mike Taylor | 21 March 2025Specialist research house Chant West has urged fund members to stay the course in the face of Trump volatility and negative returns.
Elderly couple in retirement maze

More retirees weighed down by mortgage debt: research

Yasmine Raso | 21 March 2025CFS' Rethinking Retirement report has highlighted further retirement concerns, including the rising number of Australians retiring with debt.
Asset allocations

Time to rethink SMSFs’ cash and shares allocations

Patrick Buncsi | 20 March 2025Self-managed super fund (SMSF) holders should reconsider their significant allocations in cash investments and equities holdings.
Property Valuations

Class expands property valuations capability in platform

Patrick Buncsi | 20 March 2025Class has added a range of new property compliance features to its wealth accounting and SMSF administration platform.