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Diversa utilised SQM First Guardian research without subscription

Diversa utilised SQM First Guardian research without subscription

In the aftermath of ASIC launching action over First Guardian, Diversa Trustees has confirmed using SQM research without a subscription.
APRA hits HESTA with license conditions

APRA hits HESTA with license conditions

The prolonged administration outage experienced by HESTA earlier this year has resulted in APRA imposing additional license conditions.
Why platform-based super matters

Why platform-based super matters

The latest APRA data has underscored the growing level of assets sitting within platforms-based superannuation products.
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.

Super funds return

November dip ends second double-digit year hope for super returns

Binaya Dahal 12 December 2025 No Comments

The seven-month streak of positive superannuation fund returns that had been steadily lifting members’ balances has come to an end.

Stockspot Super launches

Calls intensify to scrap unfair U-18s super ‘loophole’

Yasmine Raso 12 December 2025 No Comments

New SMC modelling has intensified calls to dump an “outdated” law that restricts super for under-18 workers, as it is worsens the gender gap. 

Financial penalty

ATO imposes $200m in super penalties

Mike Taylor 9 December 2025 No Comments

Little more than six months out from the introduction of pay day superannuation, the ATO has revealed imposing penalties of $200 million.

Retirement calculator

Financial uncertainty following savers into retirement: T. Rowe Price

Yasmine Raso 9 December 2025 No Comments

New T. Rowe Price research has uncovered reports of significantly low levels of optimism and certainty in retirement.

Old couple walking on pile of coins, businessman behind them on other pile of coins

Early retirement planning sees two-fold increase in comfort

Yasmine Raso 8 December 2025 No Comments

Joint research has confirmed that retirees who prepared for retirement early are almost twice as likely to enjoy a ‘comfortable lifestyle’.

Age Pension not enough

Retirees to ‘feel the squeeze’ as living costs send standard soaring

Yasmine Raso 5 December 2025 No Comments

Mounting cost-of-living pressures have forced retirees to further tighten their budgets, according to the latest ASFA Retirement Standard.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Mocktail, anyone? Investing across demographic trends

Financial Newswire Contributor 24 November 2025

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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

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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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Retirement uncertainty remains despite rise in confidence levels

Yasmine Raso | 4 December 2025A global survey has found that uncertainty over retiring comfortably remains elevated, despite confidence levels rising since last year.
Investment filter

APRA questions platform filtering of Shield, First Guardian

Mike Taylor | 3 December 2025APRA says platform super trustees could have reduced members' exposure to losses from Shield and First Guardian via holding limits.
Indices

Index providers the performance test winners

Mike Taylor | 3 December 2025The big winners from the APRA super performance test appear to be the index providers, and particularly Bloomberg according to APRA's data.
Fossil fuels

Major super funds accused of still failing on fossil fuels

Mike Taylor | 2 December 2025Australia's major superannuation funds have again been accused of falling to abandon investment support of fossil fuel investments.
Migrating birds

State Super goes live with Frontier investment outsource

Mike Taylor | 1 December 2025In what represents a significant step, State Super's investment team is joining Frontier Advisors with the fund taking a 23.66% stake.
Hourglass

256 day death benefit time-frame = $50.75 compensation offer

Mike Taylor | 1 December 2025The Federal Government has been urged to consider minimum mandated time-frames for the payment of death benefits following a 256 day delay.
Figures of old man and woman on top of coins

Information gap leaves vulnerable retirees in dark, expert warns

Binaya Dahal | 28 November 2025Further university analysis has confirmed superannuation funds are still falling short of appropriately informing retirees on their options.
APRA

APRA hits Aus Ethical Super with license conditions

Mike Taylor | 27 November 2025Australian Ethical Superannuation has been hit with additional license conditions with APRA citing fund expenditure practices.