Andrew Lill exits Rest

Andrew Lill exits Rest

Major industry fund Rest is in the market for a new Chief Investment Officer following the resignation of Andrew Lill.
Platforms account for quarter of choice super assets

Platforms account for quarter of choice super assets

The influence of platforms on superannuation assets has been made clear in the latest June quarter data released by APRA.
SMSFs are not distorting housing market

SMSFs are not distorting housing market

SMSFs have been the subject of unfair criticism amounting to 'myths and misconceptions' around residential housing investment.
Cbus employees win AI protections in new EA

FSU backs Cbus’s ‘gold standard’ AI protections

Patrick Buncsi 4 October 2024 No Comments

Cbus has accepted a first-of-its-kind Enterprise Agreement promising “significant protections” for its employees when introducing AI technologies

Red card

Seven SMSF auditors disqualified inside six months

Mike Taylor 2 October 2024 No Comments

SMSFs remain one of the fastest growing superannuation segments but audit quality remains a problem according to ASIC and the ATO.

Senior leadership appointment

HESTA nabs AMP’s risk & compliance chief

Patrick Buncsi 2 October 2024 No Comments

HESTA has appointed veteran risk leader Tim Pietsch to serve in a senior compliance role.

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NZ KiwiSaver breaks through $100b FUM mark

Mike Taylor 30 September 2024 No Comments

NZ’s KiwiSaver superannuation regime has reached the milestone of more than $100b in funds under management.

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The emergence of the big 8 super funds

Mike Taylor 26 September 2024 15 Comments

Morningstar has pointed to the evolution of the ‘Big 8’ funds which have emerged to dominate the superannuation landscape.

Exclusion

DB and custom fee products escape APRA’s CPPP scrutiny

Mike Taylor 25 September 2024 No Comments

Defined benefit funds and custom fee arrangements will exclude superannuation products from coverage by APRA’s new CPPP approach.

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APRA combines performance test and heatmaps

Mike Taylor 24 September 2024 2 Comments

More superannuation funds will find themselves under pressure as a result of APRA developing new performance metrics.


INDUSTRY NEWS

Aussie credit stacks up

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Western Asset believes that Australian credit is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how the inclusion of “plus” sectors into the asset mix can im

Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.

Quoting in the MLC Life Insurance Adviser Portal is now easier and faster than ever 

Financial Newswire Contributor 30 August 2024

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Discover how to get a quote quicker than a cup of coffee. 


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NZ flag and bank notes

NZ KiwiSaver breaks through $100b FUM mark

Mike Taylor | 30 September 2024NZ's KiwiSaver superannuation regime has reached the milestone of more than $100b in funds under management.
eight ball

The emergence of the big 8 super funds

Mike Taylor | 26 September 2024Morningstar has pointed to the evolution of the 'Big 8' funds which have emerged to dominate the superannuation landscape.
Exclusion

DB and custom fee products escape APRA’s CPPP scrutiny

Mike Taylor | 25 September 2024Defined benefit funds and custom fee arrangements will exclude superannuation products from coverage by APRA's new CPPP approach.
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APRA combines performance test and heatmaps

Mike Taylor | 24 September 2024More superannuation funds will find themselves under pressure as a result of APRA developing new performance metrics.
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APRA’s super fund confidentiality settings still unresolved

Mike Taylor | 24 September 2024Super funds have told APRA they do not want the regulator to publish information revealing what they pay investment managers.
Leaking piggy bank

Ignorance is bliss for Australians and their superannuation: Finder

Yasmine Raso | 24 September 2024A new survey conducted by Finder has found Australians may be concerningly unaware of the performance of their superannuation.
Novigi buys out 360 Managed

Novigi expands footprint with acquisition of managed services rival

Patrick Buncsi | 24 September 2024Novigi has expanded its managed services footprint in Australia, announcing the acquisition of Brisbane-based IT provider, 360 Managed.
Staple remover

Govt’s subtle change to super stapling regime

Mike Taylor | 20 September 2024The Govt intends using the legislation around payday superannuation to deliver subtle but important changes to super fund stapling.