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APRA levy still disadvantaging small funds

APRA levy still disadvantaging small funds

Once again members of small superannuation funds have been identified as being disadvantaged by the APRA levy and paying more than double.
APRA/ASIC say they’re lightening the regulatory load

APRA/ASIC say they’re lightening the regulatory load

APRA and ASIC have signalled their intention to streamline the regulatory regime around the Financial Accountability Regime.
FAAA urges SMSF property investment prohibitions

FAAA urges SMSF property investment prohibitions

The FAAA has urged tougher rules around SMSF property investment in the wake of the Govt's CGT and negative gearing Budget changes.
Net Zero carbon neutral failure

Super funds sit out of $99b renewables boom

Binaya Dahal 16 June 2026 No Comments

Market Forces’ Brett Morgan said super funds are missing out on a critical opportunity to own the clean energy infrastructure.

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Financial pressures drive exaggerated retirement expectations

Yasmine Raso 16 June 2026 No Comments

A new ASFA poll has found cost of living and housing affordability pressures have skewed expectations over the funds needed to retire.

Data collection

FAAA backs APRA data collection super advice

Mike Taylor 15 June 2026 No Comments

The FAAA has backed proposals by APRA to collect more granular data around the types of financial advice provided by super funds.

Cost per regulatory action

Call to dump ‘regulatory effort’ from CSLR cost base

Mike Taylor 12 June 2026 2 Comments

The industry super funds lobby is arguing that the regulatory cost of ASIC and APRA should not be added to those of the CSLR.

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Levy MISs, not SMSFs say accountants

Mike Taylor 12 June 2026 7 Comments

With submissions having closed on consultations around funding for the CSLR, accountants are reinforcing the need to levy MISs, not SMSFs.

Retirement calculator

Retirement preparedness still lagging despite higher engagement

Yasmine Raso 12 June 2026 No Comments

New TAL research has found a growing disconnect between higher levels of financial engagement and lagging action to prepare for retirement.

Strong currents

Did the ASIC/APRA “twin peaks” model fail?

Mike Taylor 11 June 2026 4 Comments

Politicians have expressed frustration that data on fund flows into Shield and First Guardian did not trigger regulatory red flags.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Where can investors with maturing bank hybrids go?

Financial Newswire Contributor 28 May 2026

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With the phasing out of bank hybrids, where will investors with near term maturities go for regular income accessible on the ASX? Discover potential..

Trade Finance whitepaper: Access uncorrelated alpha potential

Financial Newswire Contributor 5 June 2026

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Trade finance has demonstrated resilience across global shocks, combining short‑duration, self‑liquidating structures with historically low volatility

Investing Across the Bond Market Cycle

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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With government debt at record highs, what other areas of the bond market could potentially enhance a portfolio’s defensive characteristics?

Re-thinking TPD: Why Severity Matters More Than Ever

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 June 2026

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From an interview with MyRisk Adviser, this article explores how TPD Severity can support clearer advice and better client outcomes.


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EOFY

Super returns headed for positive 7+% EOFY

Mike Taylor | 11 June 2026Specialist super research and ratings house, SuperRatings, is flagging the probability of EOFY super returns of over 7%.

ASIC urges super trustees to step up death benefit claims handling

Yasmine Raso | 10 June 2026The failure of super trustees to address issues in their death benefits claim handling is contributing to an overall industry "weakness".

Double exit sends CareSuper on senior talent hunt

Elizabeth Fry | 10 June 2026Two senior investment departures have left a $65 billion industry fund with gaps at the top of its portfolio team.
Custody services

HESTA extends custodial partnership with J.P. Morgan

Yasmine Raso | 10 June 2026HESTA has extended its almost three-decades-strong custody and fund services partnership with J.P. Morgan for a further five years.
Neil Cochrane

Neil Cochrane joins Team Super board

Mike Taylor | 9 June 2026Superannuation industry veteran and former Aware Super chair, Neil Cochrane, is joining the board of Team Super.
WEW 2026

Spotlight on investment advice as leader nabs top gong at awards

Yasmine Raso | 5 June 2026The Woman of the Year 2026, LGT Wealth's Michelle Inns, was recognised for her work to promote gender equality and women's financial security.

Rest reunites ex-Qantas duo to bolster CIO office

Binaya Dahal | 3 June 2026Rest Super has reunited Michael Clancy and Andy Moser in its investment team, less than a year after the pair left Qantas Super.
Urgent

Industry funds increase Govt pressure on DBFO

Mike Taylor | 2 June 2026The Super Members Council has told Treasury the second tranche of DBFO is a matter of urgency to avoid another Shield, First Guardian.