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Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Actuaries Institute has proposed a three-part package to tackle Australians missing out on tax-free income by not transitioning their superannuation to the retirement phase when eligible. Under the proposal, all APRA-regulated super funds would be required ...

NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
New Zealand's High Court has ruled against the nation's super fund, finding some of its policies are "unreasonable and unlawful" in regards to how it treats companies accused of human rights breaches. The Palestine Solidarity Network Aotearoa (PSNA) ...

ASIC bans former adviser Rhys Reilly for 10 years

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... protect consumers, promote confidence in the financial system and deter similar misconduct by others." Reilly has the right to apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal to review ASIC's decisions. Last week, ASIC handed down a permanent banning ...

NZ Super chair's term extended by two years

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... changes, including the adoption of a revised strategic framework in April 2024. Commenting, Williamson said he will continue to apply the right approach for its members. "Our focus continues to be on ensuring we have the right structure and processes ...

ASIC concerns over Interprac sale 'unfounded': Sequoia

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... party to the ASIC Deed of Cross Guarantee immediately following the sale of Interprac to Conquest... [and] can only cease to apply to Interprac as a result of the sale to Conquest if the directors of Sequoia certify that the sale is a bona fide sale ...

ASIC hands down 10-year adviser ban

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... some other capacity. ASIC said Godfrey's banning will be in effect for 10 years from 31 March 2026. He has the right to apply to the Administrative Review Tribunal for a review of ASIC's decision.

Australian Ethical launches climate-focused private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
... single private equity or venture capital investment," he said. "Drawing on two decades of impact investing experience, we apply institutional rigour and active industry engagement to identify solutions to global challenges. We invest where we see enduring ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026
Treasury is proposing a barrage of reforms that will curb dubious lead generator and superannuation switching activities and make platforms more accountable for the products they offer members. The Enhancing member protections in the superannuation ...

AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
Quantitative investor AQR Capital Management has appointed SG Hiscock & Company (SGH) as its distribution partner. SGH has begun rolling out the AQR Wholesale Managed Futures Fund to sophisticated investors. The actively managed fund invests in futures ...

Capstone launches back office service for self-licensed advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... in servicing more of the advice market, Capstone managing director Grant O'Riley said. He said the new business will apply Capstone's prolonged experience to guide self-licensed businesses through complexities. "It can be challenging trying to ...