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Don’t collectively bill fund members who receive external advice

Don’t collectively bill fund members who receive external advice

Super fund members who use an external adviser should be able to opt out of being collectively charged for fund-delivered advice says SIAA.
Cbus appoints new CIO, aims for 50% in-house IM

Cbus appoints new CIO, aims for 50% in-house IM

Cbus has appointed a new CIO, Leigh Gavin, as it looks to grow its internal investment management capabilities to 50% inside three years.
Super funds want seats at payday super table

Super funds want seats at payday super table

Australia's major superannuation funds and lobby groups want a seat at the planning table for the 2026 implementation of pay day super.
Man becomes super hero

SS&C wins REI Super admin mandate

Mike Taylor 2 May 2025 No Comments

SS&C Technologies has continued to grow its presence in the Australian superannuation sector winning the REI Super administration mandate.

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Aware Super engages global hunt for new CIO, with Graham eyeing exit

Patrick Buncsi 2 May 2025 No Comments

Aware Super is set to appoint a new investment chief by end of 2025, with long-serving CIO Damian Graham eyeing exit.

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UniSuper continues winning streak at Roy Morgan awards

Yasmine Raso 28 April 2025 No Comments

UniSuper has earned yet another recognition at the 2024 Roy Morgan Customer Satisfaction Awards, taking out the top spot in two categories.

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Super diversification blunts Trump tariff impact

Mike Taylor 22 April 2025 No Comments

Despite the volatility and rhetoric the latest analysis of superannuation fund returns suggest there is little reason for members to panic.

annuities

Challenger and NGS Super in annuity partnership

Mike Taylor 16 April 2025 No Comments

Barely a week after TAL took a 15.1% stake in Challenger the company has inked another annuities deal, this time with NGS Super.

Brand

Industry funds urge super onboarding advertising limits

Mike Taylor 15 April 2025 3 Comments

Industry superannuation funds want only funds which have passed the MySuper performance test to be able to advertise to attract new members.

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Payday super will ameliorate, not cure unpaid super

Mike Taylor 15 April 2025 No Comments

Payday Superannuation is not a panacea for unpaid superannuation guarantee contributions with ASFA predicting problems will persist.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Trump and the great rebalancing

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2025

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Podcast: Chris Wallis believes this volatility is part of a global movement of capital out of an over-invested US, creating opportunity for investors.

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.

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…

Trade, tariffs, and the market response

Financial Newswire Contributor 21 April 2025

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Global markets have been rattled following proposed tariff implementations. Fidelity experts weigh in across asset classes and lay out their thinking


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Superannuation and Cyber Security – Are you safe?

Financial Newswire Contributor | 15 April 2025Financial Newswire's financial technology columnist, Andy Forbes analyses what occurred with respect to the cyber-attacks on multiple funds.
ratings good and bad

Financial illiteracy drags down retirement confidence

Yasmine Raso | 15 April 2025A national survey has cited the lack of financial education for pre-retirees and retirees as a key impediment to happiness and confidence.
Aust/US investment

Cbus spent $27,569 flying Swan to super summit

Mike Taylor | 14 April 2025Construction industry fund Cbus has confirmed it spent $27,569 on its chair, Wayne Swan's attendance at the US Super Summit.
Man falling into safety net

Industry funds urge SG inclusion in last resort scheme

Mike Taylor | 10 April 2025Amid scrutiny of industry funds over death benefits claims handing, the SMC has urged last resort arrangements for unpaid SG.
cyber security

SMSFs not immune to cyber attacks

Mike Taylor | 9 April 2025The SMSF Association has reacted to cyber attacks on APRA regulated funds by reminding SMSFs that they are not immune.
Businesses exposed to inordinate cyber risk due to AI

APRA yet to publicly act on cyber attacks

Mike Taylor | 8 April 2025The major superannuation funds successfully attacked by cyber-hackers can expect close scrutiny by the regulators if history is any guide.
annuities

TAL’s 15.1% Challenger stake reflects broader strategic agenda

Mike Taylor | 8 April 2025TAL and parent, Dai-Ichi Life, are pursuing a broader agenda by picking up a 15.1 stake in Australia's leading annuities player, Challenger.
Low-interest savings hurting SMSFs

‘Sleepy’ savings rates hurting SMSF returns

Patrick Buncsi | 8 April 2025Unchecked savings rates are hurting SMSF balances, with cash holdings likely delivering half their current earning power.