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Asset managers ride the storm: Research

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2023
While recent volatility has undoubtedly rattled the investment management landscape, it hasn't deterred asset managers from their future plans, according to a recent global study. The study, conducted by Coalition Greenwich in partnership with Northern ...

Cheques to wind down by 2030: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUN 2023
... following government plans to wind down outdated methods like cheques. Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down a five-point strategic plan yesterday in front of the Australian Banking Association and said the vision is to create a modern, world-class system. ...

Industry fund merger advances

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2023
Two industry superannuation funds have reached a key milestone, signing a Heads of Agreement to form a combined fund that will manage $20 billion. Mine Super and TWUSUPER have progressed in their merger process, which began in December 2022 with the ...

We need to be ready: APRA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023
... cryptocurrencies. "And we know that reform to the regulatory framework around payments is long overdue, so we are building a strategic plan," he said. The final limb, Jones said, is rectification. "I do not support a blanket rule to pile all the impost ...

Regulators sound alarm on cybersecurity, fraud in super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2023
At the annual Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia conference, financial services regulators detailed their top priorities, including cybersecurity threats and fraud in the super industry. At the ASFA conference, financial services regulators ...

Industry fund joins the million-member club

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2023
HESTA has welcomed its one-millionth member and reaffirmed its commitment to growth through its three-year strategic plan. AustralianSuper was the first fund to have one million members, reaching milestone in 2012. Since then, Rest, Hostplus, and Aware ...

Top 10 issues for super funds in 2023: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2023
KPMG has identified 10 themes that will shape super fund discussions and decisions, including macro-economic forces directly impacting the industry. KPMG listed market volatility, higher inflation and interest rates as the top issue for super funds. ...

Link Group offloads PEXA stake

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2022
... network operator." "The PEXA selldown will provide Link Group with balance sheet flexibility as it executes on its strategic plan, and then proposed in-specie distribution of the remainder of Link Group's PEXA shares will allow Link Group shareholders ...

Spirit Super farewells chair, names successor

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 15 NOV 2022
Naomi Edwards will depart the fund after 12 years on the board, to be replaced by investment and superannuation veteran Maria Wilton. Edwards was Tasplan's chair since 2011, continuing in the role following its merger with MTAA Super. Edwards' ...

APRA proposes changes to successor fund transfers

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 11 NOV 2022
APRA has released a discussion paper that outlines proposals to ensure trustees prepare for, manage, and execute successor fund transfers more smoothly, and efficiently. APRA's proposals have been prompted by heightened transfer activity in the industry ...