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Debby Blakey steps down as HESTA chief

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 9 FEB 2026

... Nicola Roxon said. "Debby took over as chief executive at a critical time, delivering strong growth, with the retirement savings of members trebling to more than $100 billion. "We greatly appreciate her service and leadership, and her unwavering commitment ...

Deadline approaches for Shield, First Guardian victims

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026

... up to $150,000 in compensation, SCA noted, but they need to act quickly. "Thousands of people have had their retirement savings wiped out after being steered into high-risk products that were never right for them," O'Halloran said. "Take Your Super Back ...

Super trustees told to up fraud protection game

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2026

... reporting. Commenting, ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said despite possessing a large sum of Australian retirement savings, super funds have been "slow to respond to evolving scams and fraud risks to members." "Our latest review of superannuation ...

ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026

... forward to working with Sarah to strengthen deterrence against financial crime and protect Australians' retirement savings," she said.

BT, Challenger to deliver retirement income suite

ANGELIQUE MINAS | MONDAY, 2 FEB 2026

... "Retirement is changing. Australians are living longer, their working lives are more varied, and they want confidence that their savings will last." The solution addresses a growing need for adaptable retirement income solutions, BT said, with Australian ...

Chalmers to focus on productivity, economic repair in 2026 Budget

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026

... Budget. "Our responsible economic management was brought to the fore in the mid-year budget update - another $20 billion in savings, improving the budget bottom line in every year of the forward estimates, getting the Liberal debt down, that's been the ...

AI, operational failures key regulatory risks for ASIC in 2026

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2026

... crackdown on high-pressure sales tactics and inappropriate financial advice that can lead to consumers losing their retirement savings through investments in high-risk products. "Aggressive marketing, lead-generation and "cookie-cutter" advice models ...

CFS, Stockspot deliver double-digit returns

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026

... Super balanced fund (MySuper Lifestage 1965-69) delivered a 10.1% return. "CFS has been investing Australians' retirement savings safely and responsibly for more than 30 years and we are thrilled to have once again delivered strong investment performance ...

'Gross breach of trust': Former adviser sentenced to six years imprisonment

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026

... vulnerable victims who relied on him as a professional financial adviser. "The victims entrusted you with some of their life savings, their superannuation's funds, which they'd worked hard for over the years and were hoping to utilise or enjoy ...

The revolving door of opportunities for advisers in 2026

ANGELIQUE MINAS | WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026

... priority is to navigate these uncertainties with a prudent, diversified approach that protects and grows members' savings," he said. Eliot and Edwards align in their advisory approach to addressing these tensions in investment decisions through the ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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