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Super risks continue as advice gets all clear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... distribution practices and unregulated channels. "Although no systemic determinations were made this quarter, these themes remain central to preventing consumer detriment and sustaining trust in the advice sector," AFCA said. "They also align with ongoing ...

ASX announces changes following independent review

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... there was strong support for the 'if not, why not' approach and the new Advisory Group would do well to retain this as central to the principles." ASX chief executive Helen Lofthouse said she is pleased to have "reached a new stage" in how the ASX will ...

Future Fund recruits energy heavyweight

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2025
... interconnector, as well as a lead role in securing APA's internal equity approval in the binding bid process for the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone, with APA being a consortium member in the shortlisted Network REZolution. Before that ...

Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... unintended consequences that may arise when mandates or restrictions distort the system," she said. The MCGPI makes clear the central purpose of pensions must remain to secure retirement income, guided by fiduciary duty above all else, Franklin added ...

Australian super funds 'important' for the UK economy

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... modernise transport, energy, housing, and digital networks. Attracting long-term pension capital - like super funds - is central to the UK government's growth strategy, with Australia often cited as a model for how such investment can deliver infrastructure ...

Australian economy 'at a crossroads': CBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... weaker employment growth, and upside surprises to monthly inflation data. This tension has created a challenge for the central bank in determining the extent and timing of further easing in monetary policy." Globally, economic prospects have generally ...

QIC to lead investor gateway for energy sector

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... maximise benefits from the Western Link. It will also build major transmission infrastructure with the development of a Central Queensland Gas Power Tender in the first half of 2026. This facility would provide up to 400MW of gas fired generation capacity ...

MA Financial makes $525m acquisition

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... said. The shopping centre attracts more than 12 million customers annually and is located 14km north-west of Sydney's central business district. MA Financial head of core real estate Chris Lock said the sale of a 100% interest in a Sydney metropolitan ...

AWAG to snap up 20% stake in First Mutual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... approximately 40. It hopes to grow the number to 80-100 by June 2026. First Mutual's strategic associations are deemed central in helping boost growth of adviser numbers and resources, AWAG said. Earlier this year, AWAG became a major shareholder in ...

Liquidity, operational shocks major issues for super: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
... funds and banks have the potential to transmit stress in a severe market-wide liquidity stress event." Additionally, the central bank said funds must focus on managing their large and expanding market presence. "As the sector's foreign asset holdings ...