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ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has named its head of cyber and financial crime, bringing relevant experience from a super fund. Michael Collins has joined ASFA, stepping into the role with over 20 years of experience in ...

Super funds to reap returns from $2.2bn biotech exit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 JUL 2026
Brandon Capital, a life sciences venture capital firm has exited from its investment in Myricx Bio, following its agreement to be acquired by Novartis for US$1.5 billion ($2.2bn). The exit will generate a significant return for investors, Brandon Capital ...

ART, AustralianSuper deliver strong FY26 returns

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... taking a multiyear investment approach is more important than ever," he said. Meanwhile, Australia's largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, delivered a 9.77% return for its Balanced option and 11.58% for its High Growth option in FY26. The Balanced ...

Super the backbone of stressed financial ecosystem: APRA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has unveiled key findings from its inaugural system risk stress test (SRST), highlighting the resilience and stability of the financial market depends heavily on the superannuation sector. The SRST ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... practices play a critical role in driving sound governance and protecting the best financial interests of superannuation fund members," APRA chair John Lonsdale said. "APRA expects superannuation trustees to ensure remuneration decisions reinforce accountability ...

Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... their super and take a close look at all the fees they are paying." Rainmaker Information research showed superannuation fund fees fell for the sixth consecutive year. MySuper fees on average fell by 0.07% p.a. to 0.87% p.a. Super fund members, including ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... and under existing regulatory safeguards, allow individuals to invest in assets through their self-managed superannuation fund that they may not otherwise be able to do. "The problem is not the borrowing structure itself, but the conduct of those who ...

OKX Australia leadership changes hands

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... giant marked its expansion to the local market and was instrumental in the introduction of the self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) offering on the platform in September last year. "Over the past few years, we've built a licensed business, launched ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has signed a statement on behalf of Australia's super sector to accelerate investments in critical minerals projects in G7 countries. The statement was formally adopted by a meeting of ...

Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... the fund. Pendleton, who has held a key role in the governance and legal oversight of the $190 billion-plus superannuation fund, will formally conclude his executive position on June 29 when the new structure comes into effect. Aware Super chief executive ...