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Cyberattacks on super funds expose 'critical vulnerability'

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
The spate of cyberattacks targeting major Australian superannuation funds has laid bare a "critical vulnerability" in the sector's defences, according to financial services cybersecurity consultancy firm Software@Scale. The attacks, which have so ...

Count acquires Adelaide advice firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 7 APR 2025
... the acquisition will "significantly" enhance its service offerings and presence in South Australia and delivers a step-change in the advice business. Johnston Grocke was established in 1990 with Doug Johnston and director John Grocke, with a focus on ...

RBA flags 'policy changes' could derail super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... financial system could arise in the event of large shocks to the superannuation sector; for example, where an unexpected policy change allowing for early withdrawal of superannuation balances occurred alongside capital calls on private asset commitments ...

Aussies need help to navigate the great wealth transfer: Fidelity

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... (27%) were also named as top concerns for inheritors. Further, more than half of Australians also said they are likely to change their investment strategy once receiving an inheritance, and two in three would be at least somewhat likely to seek financial ...

Members press super funds for sustainable investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
Members increasingly demand superannuation funds to provide ethical investment options, particularly retirees who want to leave a more sustainable world for the next generation, top super fund leaders say. Attending the Australian Council of Superannuation ...

Market turmoil hits portfolios

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
... decline since March 2020. VanEck Asia Pacific chief executive Arian Neiron said the tariff announcement has marked a sudden change in investor sentiment. "It was only a few months ago that American exceptionalism was the topic du jour and the appetite ...

Investors called on to help end modern slavery

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... boardroom and within companies," he said. "But quite frankly, many have not done much beyond the actual leaders. The pace of change has been slow, and the effort marginal at best." Evans said while currently there are no penalties under the Act for companies ...

Fortitude Investment Partners acquires majority stake in SMSF audit firm

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
... consideration, I have made the decision to step aside to allow this transition to happen seamlessly. "I am confident that this change will pave the way for new opportunities and continued success for ASF. My heartfelt thanks to all of you for your unwavering ...

iExtend appoints chief operating officer

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2025
... choice to life insurance policyholders who have decided to either cancel or reduce their cover and have experienced a health change," Sarkis said. "We want to ensure our methodology and procedures continue to deliver high rates of compliance and regulatory ...

RainmakerLive rebrands to Rainmaker MarketPro

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 1 APR 2025
... capabilities, as part of the ISS Market Intelligence business," Rainmaker Information managing director Christopher Page said. "The change to Rainmaker MarketPro brings our platform in line with our peers across ISS Market Intelligence, who have brought ...