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New laws to end unpaid super

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023

Targeting dodgy employers, the government is introducing new legislation to combat the underpayment of workers' superannuation. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced that new legislation will be introduced to Parliament this week, focused on enshrining workers' ...

Retail super fund pulls the plug

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023

Following a series of successor fund transfers, the Aracon Superannuation Fund is set to be wound up. Spread across four divisions - ARA Retirement Fund, Xplore Super and Pension, Oracle Superannuation Plan, and Elevate Super - Aracon Super holds $590 ...

ASIC revisits IDPS sunsetting orders

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023

ASIC is seeking feedback from the investment management sector as it reviews investor directed portfolio services (IDPS) and IDPS-like schemes, with a focus on remaking sunsetting class orders. ASIC has released Consultation Paper 369 (CP369) Remaking ...

Super reform "takes away the right to be tax exempt"

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 28 MAR 2023

The potential super shake-up, which includes contentious provisions on pension payments and unrealised capital gains tax, has drawn criticism from a top AFSL. Under the existing Superannuation Industry Supervision (SIS) regulations, retirees must draw ...

Industry fund bags consecutive customer experience award

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023

A $25 billion industry super fund has claimed consecutive top customer experience awards from Customer Service Benchmarking Australia (CSBA). Spirit Super ranked first again in CSBA's SenseCX benchmarking report, which evaluates ease, sentiment ...

CFA Institute unveils major program overhaul

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 27 MAR 2023

The CFA Institute has executed its most comprehensive CFA Program revamp since 1963, in a bid to increase its relevance in today's investment landscape. The CFA Program enhancements aim to better prepare aspiring investment professionals for a rapidly ...

Government targets ASX dominance

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023

The Australian government has released draft legislation aimed at promoting competition in the clearing and settlement services market. Under the proposed legislation, ASIC will have the authority to create regulations to encourage competition while ...

US Fed hikes rates amid banking turmoil

ANDREW MCKEAN | THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2023

Amid banking turmoil, the US Federal Reserve announced a rate hike to combat inflation. Recent economic indicators revealed modest growth in US spending, production, and strong job gains, with low unemployment and persistent inflation concerns. As such ...

Former director hit with dishonesty charges

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023

ASIC has charged a former Reiwa-Capital director Russell Sandiford with dishonest conduct related to a financial product or service. Following an ASIC investigation into Sandiford and his company, Reiwa-Capital, the regulator alleged he obtained $459,489.70 ...

DASH lands venture capital investment

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2023

... financial advisers and licensees, aiming to streamline advice processes and implementation workflows. DASH chief executive Andrew Whelan outlined a clear vision of what the company needs to achieve for its clients with this latest round of funding. One ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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