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Industry funds urge SG inclusion in last resort scheme

Industry funds urge SG inclusion in last resort scheme

Amid scrutiny of industry funds over death benefits claims handing, the SMC has urged last resort arrangements for unpaid SG.
APRA yet to publicly act on cyber attacks

APRA yet to publicly act on cyber attacks

The major superannuation funds successfully attacked by cyber-hackers can expect close scrutiny by the regulators if history is any guide.
TAL’s 15.1% Challenger stake reflects broader strategic agenda

TAL’s 15.1% Challenger stake reflects broader strategic agenda

TAL and parent, Dai-Ichi Life, are pursuing a broader agenda by picking up a 15.1 stake in Australia's leading annuities player, Challenger.
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SMSFs not immune to cyber attacks

Mike Taylor 9 April 2025 No Comments

The SMSF Association has reacted to cyber attacks on APRA regulated funds by reminding SMSFs that they are not immune.

Low-interest savings hurting SMSFs

‘Sleepy’ savings rates hurting SMSF returns

Patrick Buncsi 8 April 2025 No Comments

Unchecked savings rates are hurting SMSF balances, with cash holdings likely delivering half their current earning power.

Network overload

Payday super shouldn’t be on Australia’s fast payment rails: GNGB

Patrick Buncsi 7 April 2025 No Comments

Super standards body the GNGB has warned that Australia’s NPP network may be ill-equipped to handle Payday Super transactions.

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Cyber breach hits big industry funds

Mike Taylor 4 April 2025 5 Comments

Some of Australia’s largest superannuation funds have confirmed breaches as a result of a coordinated cyber attack.

Shared responsibility

Brighter Super taps IFAs to enhance adviser offering

Yasmine Raso 4 April 2025 No Comments

Brighter Super has expanded its partnerships with IFAs and its business development team in Queensland to “scale up” its advice capabilities.

Man becomes super hero

ASFA presses argument on economic value of super

Mike Taylor 3 April 2025 No Comments

Superannuation has proven a valuable economic weapon for Australia and one which should be preserved, according to new ASFA research.

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.


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Finding future market leaders today

Financial Newswire Contributor 10 April 2025

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Small and mid-sized companies are reshaping industries and solving real-world problems. What makes this asset class ripe for strong long-term growth?

Duration’s comeback: A better friend for income and credit

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2025

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We think it is time for income and credit investors to accept duration back into the friend circle…

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.


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Senior appointment

Superannuation governance veteran joins Equity Trustees boards

Yasmine Raso | 2 April 2025Seasoned superannuation and governance executive, Jocelyn Furlan, has joined the two superannuation trustee boards of Equity Trustees.
Several graves and epitaphs in a cemetery

Some super funds charged fees to deceased members

Mike Taylor | 1 April 2025ASIC has pointed to some super fund trustees continuing to deduct premiums and financial advice fees from deceased members' accounts.
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ASIC hits super funds on death claims handling

Mike Taylor | 31 March 2025ASIC has signalled a crack-down on death benefit claims handling after a review of 10 of Australia's largest funds found shortcomings.
Double standards

Members paying for mega-fund trustee mistakes

Mike Taylor | 31 March 2025The 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 2025Financial 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 2025Women'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 2025Superannuation 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 2025The SMSF Association has pointed to the Govt's failure to use the Budget to scotch policy around the taxation of unrealised capital gains.