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'Outdated' law gating teenagers from thousands of dollars in super: Industry

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2025

... are only legally guaranteed super if they work more than 30 hours a week for one employer, as it was invented to prevent fees eroding low-balance super accounts, a reason the Super Members Council (SMC) said "no longer stacks up". According to its analysis ...

AMP launches new series of funds

ANGELIQUE MINAS | MONDAY, 8 DEC 2025

... Emphasising smaller, cheaper and high profitability stocks the fund has outperformed its benchmark by 1.57% p.a. (net of fees). Also available through this series, is the Dimensional Global Listed Infrastructure Fund which is a global strategy that invests ...

Preparing earlier boosts average super balance by over $250k: Brighter Super

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 5 DEC 2025

... services, including a new advice fee structure, expected to reduce the average cost of retirement advice by nearly 50%, with fees payable directly from members' super accounts. Commenting on the findings, Brighter Super head of retirement Jennifer McSpadden ...

ASIC eyeing advisers recommending private credit funds

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

... sector, with increased surveillance continuing in 2026. "On the retail side, this surveillance will look at disclosures of fees and margins, and the distribution practices of private credit funds to retail investors, with a specific focus on the adviser ...

ASIC strengthens codes of conduct guidance

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

... The regulator proposes that stamp duty is disclosed as an average amount over seven years, rather than an annual sum, in fees and costs summaries.

First Sentier adds second active ETF

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2025

... Investors said. XX20 is a portfolio of 20 to 50 companies and traces the S&P/ASX 300 Ex S&P/ASX 20 Index, incurring management fees of 0.75% per annum. Performance fees also apply, with 15% of the fund's outperformance plus a hurdle rate of 0.75% p.a. ...

MetLife scores group insurance mandate

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 1 DEC 2025

... cover changes each year as the member ages. Those eligible for automatic cover who have not opted out will see insurance fees deducted at the end of each month from their super account balance. The first monthly insurance cost will be deducted on 28 ...

ASIC invites feedback on disclosure requirements

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025

... August 2025. ASIC is proposing stamp duty be disclosed as an average amount over seven years, rather than an annual sum, in fees and costs summaries. The regulator said the proposal would require a change to ASIC Corporations (Disclosure of Fees and ...

Australian Ethical Super handed extra licence conditions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025

... regulator has flagged concerns over the fund's investment management arrangements with its parent company and whether the fees involved are in members' best financial interests. APRA reviewed Australian Ethical Superannuation's related-party expenditure ...

TelstraSuper members caught off guard by Direct Access closure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025

... members. Members have been told to start selling down their holdings, with TelstraSuper committing to reimbursing all brokerage fees as part of that process. It will also reimburse members who incur additional Capital Gains Tax (CGT) where assets have ...

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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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