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Div 296 regs taxing beyond the grave

Div 296 regs taxing beyond the grave

The Federal Treasury has been urged to fix its draft Div 296 regulations which risk taxing SMSF members beyond the grave.
AIA streamlines insurance cover on retail super transfers

AIA streamlines insurance cover on retail super transfers

AIA Australia has announced a new solution to simplify insurance cover for advisers and clients transferring to a retail super account.
Treasury presages fundamental change from Shield, First Guardian

Treasury presages fundamental change from Shield, First Guardian

The release by Treasury of 3 consultation papers has pointed to winners, losers and existential threats resulting from Shield, First Guardian.
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Aware Super credits system upgrade for adviser-ready status

Binaya Dahal 10 April 2026 No Comments

Aware Super has received the adviser-ready accreditation under the new national framework jointly developed by the FAAA and Chant West.

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HESTA points to historic $20K super switching cost

Mike Taylor 8 April 2026 One Comment

Big industry fund HESTA is pointing to $20,000 super switching losses during COVID as it urges members not to be panicked.

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Super funds seek sustainability labelling carve-out

Mike Taylor 7 April 2026 No Comments

The major superannuation funds are looking to be excluded from some elements of the Govt’s proposed Sustainable Investment Labelling regime.

Yes, but we filtered out Shield, First Guardian says Fiducian

Mike Taylor 2 April 2026 3 Comments

Fiducian has acknowledged the licensing conditions imposed by APRA with a reminder that its governance stopped Shield and First Guardian.

Chant West, FAAA unveil ‘advice-ready’ certification for super funds

Yasmine Raso 2 April 2026 One Comment

The FAAA and Chant West have launched a new certification for super funds to determine how they support the delivery of financial advice.

Empower us to transition members says HESTA

Mike Taylor 1 April 2026 No Comments

HESTA has renewed its call for funds to be empowered to transition members to retirement phase products unless members specifically opt-out.

Court judgement

Fiducian subsidiary to pay $7.3m penalty

Mike Taylor 31 March 2026 No Comments

Fiducian subsidiary Fiducian Investment Management will pay a $7.3m penalty over action launched by ASIC over ESG claims.


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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?

Quality in Volatile Markets: La Trobe Financial’s Advantage

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 April 2026

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As markets turn volatile, La Trobe Financial shows why quality matters most by delivering disciplined credit strategies built for consistent

How to retire with confidence: what successful retirees know

Financial Newswire Contributor 15 March 2026

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A confident retirement should be within reach for every Australian, but with longer lifespans and rising living costs, retirees face growing


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Gold fish jumps to bigger bowl

Legalsuper loses CEO and CIO

Mike Taylor | 31 March 2026legalsuper is in the market for both a CEO and CIO after Luke Symons was appointed to the CEO role at Equip Super.
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ASIC backs super trustees dobbing in anomalous switching

Mike Taylor | 27 March 2026ASIC is making clear it backs legislation to compel super trustees to report instances of anomalous superannuation switching.
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Australians see ‘dramatic growth’ in wealth via super: SMC

Yasmine Raso | 27 March 2026The SMC has made clear its support of the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Superannuation earlier this week amid new research.

Super funds leery of unfinished DBFO

Mike Taylor | 26 March 2026Superannuation funds want to deliver more advice to more members but are conscious of the incomplete nature of the DBFO changes.
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Australian Ethical strengthens super board with new appointment

Yasmine Raso | 26 March 2026Australian Ethical's board renewal program continues with the latest appointee to its Superannuation Board confirmed to be Louise Eyres.
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10-20% reduction in platform super options predicted

Mike Taylor | 24 March 2026New Mercer research is pointing to platforms being pressed to reduce their superannuation investment menus by as much as 25%.
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Older Australians, high-earners switching to super platforms

Yasmine Raso | 24 March 2026New FSC data has debunked recent assertions made by the SMC over a "spike" in the number of Australians switching to super platforms.
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Lack of awareness, confidence ahead of payday super start

Yasmine Raso | 24 March 2026New research commissioned by MLC has found Australians remain either unaware of the legislation or when it is scheduled to come into effect.