ASIC puts super funds on notice over financial reports

ASIC puts super funds on notice over financial reports

ASIC has placed superannuation funds on notice that it will be closely scrutinising the quality and detail of their financial reports.
Bragg maintains Swan should resign as Cbus chair

Bragg maintains Swan should resign as Cbus chair

Former Federal Treasurer, Wayne Swan, should resign as chair of Cbus because it conflicts with his presidency of the ALP says Bragg.
Anderson rings changes at ART

Anderson rings changes at ART

New ART chief executive, David Anderson has implemented structural and executive changes at the fund resulting in promotions and exits.

Insignia poaches Woodall from ART to fill superannuation CEO role

Yasmine Raso 25 July 2024 No Comments

Insignia Financial has announced the appointment of former Chief Commercial Officer at ART, Dave Woodall, has its new CEO Superannuation.

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NALI “shortcomings” still to be addressed: SMSFA

Yasmine Raso 25 July 2024 No Comments

The SMSFA said while the recent amendments to the non-arm’s length income (NALI) Bill are welcome, “shortcomings” still remain to be addressed.

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Cbus sought distance from CFMEU eight years ago

Mike Taylor 24 July 2024 7 Comments

Claims of CFMEU officials having influence over Cbus investment decisions run counter to the fund’s efforts to create distance 8 years ago.

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APRA points to challenges in super mortgage offsets

Mike Taylor 24 July 2024 2 Comments

APRA has pointed to the complexities involving in using super for housing, not least the need for a substantial legislative rewrite.

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AusSuper, HESTA commit to low-cost housing supply boost

Patrick Buncsi 24 July 2024 2 Comments

AustralianSuper and HESTA will maintain their majority stakes in Assemble following its merger with Super Housing Partnerships

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Vanguard veteran returns to super trustee board

Patrick Buncsi 23 July 2024 No Comments

Vanguard Super has announced that veteran Robin Bowerman will return to the Vanguard Group in a non-executive director role

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OnePath Custodians hit with APRA Court Enforceable Undertaking

Mike Taylor 22 July 2024 No Comments

Insignia Financial’s OnePath Custodians has been hit with an APRA court enforceable undertaking over MySuper compliance deficiencies.


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25 years of identifying valuation anomalies

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 July 2024

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Identifying valuation anomalies can be key to delivering attractive, long-term returns for investors. It’s also key to managing risk by holding…

Staying ahead of the curve – what’s in store for the rest of ‘24?

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 June 2024

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With increased volatility in financial markets and heightened geopolitical tensions, investors may be asking how should I position my portfolio?

Taking the search for alpha opportunities global

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 June 2024

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Optimism about generative artificial intelligence (AI) and earnings resilience have driven US stocks to record highs. While the US market remains an..

Member Satisfaction and The Value of People

Amelia King 5 June 2024

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We’ve suggested before that member experience should be the next metric for measuring superannuation fund (super fund) performance, and recent data…


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Complicated simple switch

APRA points to challenges in super mortgage offsets

Mike Taylor | 24 July 2024APRA has pointed to the complexities involving in using super for housing, not least the need for a substantial legislative rewrite.
Housing supply

AusSuper, HESTA commit to low-cost housing supply boost

Patrick Buncsi | 24 July 2024AustralianSuper and HESTA will maintain their majority stakes in Assemble following its merger with Super Housing Partnerships
Robin Bowerman

Vanguard veteran returns to super trustee board

Patrick Buncsi | 23 July 2024Vanguard Super has announced that veteran Robin Bowerman will return to the Vanguard Group in a non-executive director role
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OnePath Custodians hit with APRA Court Enforceable Undertaking

Mike Taylor | 22 July 2024Insignia Financial's OnePath Custodians has been hit with an APRA court enforceable undertaking over MySuper compliance deficiencies.
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FSC reinforces its opposition to super for housing

Mike Taylor | 22 July 2024The FSC has reinforced its opposition to the use of superannuation for housing, placing it at odds with members of the Federal Opposition.
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APRA asked to detail time/money spent on super payments to unions

Mike Taylor | 18 July 2024APRA has been asked to detail how much time it has expended and what it has spent on its two-year investigation into super fund payments to unions.
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Strong share market tide lifts retail super boats

Mike Taylor | 18 July 2024The latest super investment return analysis has reinforced the degree to which the tide of strong share market returns has helped retail funds.

SuperMate enables Macquarie Bank account integration

Patrick Buncsi | 18 July 2024SuperMate will enable its users to open a Macquarie Bank Cash Management Account (CMA) through its platform.