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Former ALP Deputy Treasurer appointed APRA deputy chair

Former ALP Deputy Treasurer appointed APRA deputy chair

Former ALP Deputy Treasurer, David Bradbury has been appointed as an APRA deputy chair with responsibility for superannuation oversight.
Consequences of APRA’s bigger is better mantra

Consequences of APRA’s bigger is better mantra

For half a decade APRA maintained a mantra that bigger is better where super funds are concerned - the consequences are becoming clear.
SMSF Assoc seeks LRBA carve-out

SMSF Assoc seeks LRBA carve-out

The SMSF Association is seeking to argue the case in Canberra for a carve-out for SMSFs using LRBAs for new residential property.
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Millions ‘sleepwalking’ on super amid major reforms

Binaya Dahal 2 July 2026 One Comment

Finder’s Sarah Megginson said choosing the wrong super fund, or not checking it, could cost hundreds of thousands by retirement.

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Unpaid super surpasses $6b in 2023-24

Yasmine Raso 2 July 2026 No Comments

The latest ATO data release has confirmed unpaid superannuation has now risen well above the $6 billion mark as of the 2023-24 financial year.

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GNGB launches live dashboard for Payday Super

Binaya Dahal 2 July 2026 No Comments

GNGB CEO Michelle Bower said increasing visibility of the network was an important step, particularly with the advent of Payday Super.

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APRA stress test identifies super influence

Mike Taylor 1 July 2026 4 Comments

The inaugural APRA System Risk Stress Test has identified how a small number of large super funds have outsized influence.

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Deloitte report predicts power of mega super funds

Mike Taylor 1 July 2026 One Comment

A new Deloitte report has pointed to the Australian superannuation having moved into a ‘mega-fund era’ amid APRA worries about risk factors.

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Payday super now in effect – but are Aussies aware?

Yasmine Raso 1 July 2026 No Comments

New research from SMC has renewed calls for Aussies to check their super as many remain unaware that payday super comes into effect today.

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ASIC Report spotlights advisers on super switching

Mike Taylor 30 June 2026 6 Comments

ASIC’s new REP 833 has placed financial advisers at the centre of its concerns around super switching along with the fees being charged.


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Longer lives need stronger income certainty

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 June 2026

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Australians are living longer, working differently, and carrying more financial complexity into retirement. So, guaranteed income is becoming key in..

In a world without bank hybrids, what’s next for income investors?

Financial Newswire Contributor 23 June 2026

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As bank hybrids are being phased out, many investors are seeking new ways to generate reliable income. And subordinated debt is stepping in.

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

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Trade finance has demonstrated resilience across global shocks, combining short‑duration, self‑liquidating structures with historically low volatility

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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With government debt at record highs, what other areas of the bond market could potentially enhance a portfolio’s defensive characteristics?


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ACTU attacks APRA’s failure to do its job

Mike Taylor | 30 June 2026In a strong attack on a key regulator, the ACTU has accused APRA of having failed to do its job and leaving tough action to ASIC.
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Industry funds urge action on SMSF/platform switching

Mike Taylor | 30 June 2026The Super Members Council has sought to ramp up pressure for the implementation of DBFO in the face of member losses to platforms/SMSFs.
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Mercer Super hit with $10.3 million Federal Court penalties

Mike Taylor | 29 June 2026One of Australia's largest super funds, Mercer Super, has been hit with $10m in Federal Court penalties over systemic reporting failures.
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ASIC report findings hit platform super trustees

Mike Taylor | 29 June 2026ASIC has fired a warning shot over the bows of platform superannuation trustees after negative findings in a new report.
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More data confirms industry fund outflows challenge

Mike Taylor | 29 June 2026Further analysis has confirmed the challenge for industry funds in retaining members in the face of leakage to SMSF establishments.
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Social media least trusted but one of most consulted on retirement

Yasmine Raso | 29 June 2026Younger Aussies are just as mistrustful of social media as older Aussies for retirement info but are still more likely to still use it, says ASFA.
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FSC research backs super platforms, choice

Mike Taylor | 26 June 2026The FSC has produced new research backing platform-based superannuation and the need to avoid restricting choice of super fund.
Pay day inked on calendar

Payday super triggers system changes, concerns for employers

Yasmine Raso | 26 June 2026Employer sentiment remains broadly positive despite 'significant' changes incoming ahead of payday super according to new research from Rest.