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CBUS wants reinforcement of high-risk insurance cover

CBUS wants reinforcement of high-risk insurance cover

CBUS is one of a few funds which hold Dangerous Occupation Exception insurance packages and it wants to reinforce that fact to new members.
Don’t scapegoat SMSFs says SMSF Association

Don’t scapegoat SMSFs says SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has defended SMSF structures warning the sector should not be scapegoated amid the fall-out from Shield, First Guardian.
Industry fund offers ‘core satellite’ approach

Industry fund offers ‘core satellite’ approach

Queensland building industry fund, BUSSQ has moved to offer its members access to a 'core satellite' investment approach.
Man examines balance sheet

Housing urged to be included in ‘balance sheet’ view of retirement

Yasmine Raso 1 May 2026 No Comments

Homesafe Wealth Release has urged a new method of defining wealth in retirement beyond super and investment that includes home ownership.

MLC pension bonus tops $10m amid retirement boom

Binaya Dahal 29 April 2026 One Comment

MLC Super’s Dave Woodall said the fund is seeing increase demand for pension bonus as record number of Australians enter retirement age.

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Telstra Super interim CIO jumps to HESTA

Elizabeth Fry 28 April 2026 No Comments

More changes have been announced at HESTA with Telstra Super’s acting CIO, Kate Misic joining as Head of Portfolio Design.

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Super lobby urges explicit insurance warnings

Mike Taylor 28 April 2026 One Comment

The major superannuation fund lobby groups have presented a united front in pushing for explicit super switching insurance warnings.

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Advisers weigh up asset location as Division 296 looms

Binaya Dahal 23 April 2026 No Comments

KeyInvest’s Craig Brooke says Division 296 tax ends super’s role as default destination for long-term capital.

Roller coaster

Up, down, up – super back in black

Mike Taylor 23 April 2026 No Comments

Superannuation fund returns may yet end the financial year in solidly positive territory despite the war-generated roller coaster ride.

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Adviser ed changes only a partial answer – industry funds

Mike Taylor 22 April 2026 2 Comments

Industry funds focused SMC says the adviser education reforms are only part of the answer, with DBFO and super advice being a priority.


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Unlock your clients’ income potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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An Innovative Retirement Income Solution (IRIS), designed to increase the potential of your clients’ super, delivering the possibility of a higher

US Debt and the Dollar’s Dominance

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 May 2026

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As the US budget deficit expands and questions are raised about the future status of the US dollar, what policy levers could help address the challeng

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Private Asset Academy: Unlock the key to the world of private markets

Financial Newswire Contributor 8 April 2026

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Explore nine essential lessons covering market definitions and investment strategies for private markets. Elevate your expertise and earn CPD.

AI and the drivers of future productivity

Financial Newswire Contributor 2 April 2026

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AI’s ability to boost productivity could be game-changing. But what are the pitfalls and opportunities?


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APRA declines Diversa review details

Mike Taylor | 22 April 2026APRA has cited legislative restrictions in declining to provide Senate Estimates with the outcome of its review of Diversa Trustees.

David Whiteley named new ACSI president

Mike Taylor | 22 April 2026Former Industry Super Australia compare the pair tyro, David Whiteley, has been named the new president of ACSI.
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Can MySuper work for MyRetirement?

Mike Taylor | 17 April 2026The Actuaries Institute is canvassing a default-style MySuper approach to retirement incomes via a MyIncome product effective from age 65.

Rest poaches AusSuper digital chief to boost engagement

Binaya Dahal | 17 April 2026Rest Super has appointed Darran Arnott as its General Manager, Digital, as it seeks to deepen online engagement with two million members.
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SMC calls to scrap ‘outdated’ domestic worker super exclusion rule

Yasmine Raso | 16 April 2026A Senate inquiry has renewed calls from the SMC over an 'outdated' law excluding part-time domestic workers from earning guaranteed super.
New appointment

Campo new CEO of HESTA

Mike Taylor | 15 April 2026Industry funds stalwart, Robbie Campo, has been named as replacing Debby Blaky as HESTA CEO, departing her role at ESSSuper.
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Super funds urge data sharing framework with Govt agencies

Mike Taylor | 15 April 2026Major superannuation fund REST is urging that the Govt approves a data sharing framework between super funds and Government agencies.
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ATO, AHPRA tap AI to combat practitioner-led super scams

Binaya Dahal | 15 April 2026ATO and AHPRA has urged Australians to be cautious when considering compassionate release of superannuation.