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Super fees hit $9.5b a year

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025

Australian superannuation funds extracted $9.5 billion in fees in the 12 months to 30 June, this year with the largest portion being investment fees, according to the latest data issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

And the scale of the industry has also been underlined by APRA’s data…

Men on ladders with conflicts

ASIC’s pointed updated illustrative examples of conflicts

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has published illustrative examples of conflicts of interest many of which go to the heart of issues it has raised in the context of the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

The examples are contained in the updated Regulatory Guide 181 (RG 181) dealing with…

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Sequoia flags impairments and provisions

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025 One Comment

Sequoia Financial Group says despite challenging conditions it is performing well but is flagging impairments and provisions.

Recruitment

Centrepoint points to 40 adviser pipeline

Mike Taylor 17 December 2025 No Comments

Publicly-listed AFSL, Centrepoint Alliance, is claiming Number 2 licensee status and pointing to a 40 adviser onboarding pipeline.

Jenny Wong

CPA urges sweeping tax reform to boost growth

Binaya Dahal 17 December 2025 2 Comments

In a submission to the Board of Taxation’s Red Tape Reduction Review, CPA Australia has outlined issues and recommendations to overcome them.

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AustralianSuper fills new C-suite platforms role

Yasmine Raso 17 December 2025 No Comments

AustralianSuper has committed to its techn, digital and data strategy, appointing Mike Backeberg as Chief Platforms Officer.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025 No Comments

Mirova’s Jens Peers explores the generational trends shaping investment opportunities within the demographic transition.

TPD Severity: A Smarter way to protect your clients

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2025 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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

Audit

ASIC strong on auditor levies, less so on quality

Mike Taylor 16 December 2025 One Comment

The ANAO has found ASIC only partly fulfilling its brief in regulating auditors – strong on levy payment and compliance, less so quality.

ASIC leadership forum

ASIC spends $66,000 on Leader’s Forum

Mike Taylor 16 December 2025 3 Comments

ASIC has confirmed to Senate Estimates that it spent $66,000 holding a Leader’s Forum in September themed The Way Ahead.

Artificial intelligence

Praemium reveals AI-powered HNW platform plans via acquisition

Yasmine Raso 16 December 2025 No Comments

Praemium has announced it will acquire Technotia Laboratories to develop a new high-net-worth advice platform.

Senior appointment

SuperConcepts appoints new chief executive

Yasmine Raso 16 December 2025 No Comments

SMSF administration software specialist, SuperConcepts, has announced the appointment of Andrew Row as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Daniel Shelest NIM

Natixis IM moves to strengthen research relationships via new hire

Yasmine Raso 16 December 2025 No Comments

Natixis IM has solidified its relationship-building capabilities with the appointment of Daniel Shelest as Distribution Director.

ASX blocks on bank notes

ASX hit with new obligations, $150m capital charge

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025 No Comments

The ASX has been hit with a series of commitments imposed by ASIC after a report has found it falling short and unlikely to catch up.

Name and shame

Keep adviser internal disciplinary actions internal says SIAA

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025 3 Comments

AFSLs would be reluctant to undertake internal disciplinary action against financial advisers if the processes are made public says SIAA.

Magnet attracts money

ASIC court action reaps $927,203,000 over eight years

Mike Taylor 15 December 2025 4 Comments

Amid concerns about CSLR costs, court action initiated by ASIC over the past eight years has delivered pecuniary penalties over $900,000,000.