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Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... 'MyIncome'. Members would be free to choose if they want to accept the account. "We do not have a retirement income system. Australia's well-respected superannuation system has helped millions save for retirement. Now we need an equally effective ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... generation, and requiring trustees to stand behind their investment governance processes, which together would strengthen the system and materially reduce the risk of inappropriate products being mis-sold under conflicted commercial arrangements." In ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... advice among pre-retirees and repeat usage from members in general. In essence, digital advice must now be considered "core system infrastructure" for super funds as it allows for scaled access to help and earlier activation of engagement and lower cost-to-serve. ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... board's decision to appoint Campo. "I've had the opportunity of working with Robbie over many years on improving the super system for women and working Australians," Blakey said. "I am thrilled I will have the privilege of handing over to Robbie as the ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... alone. "The exclusion entrenches the gender super gap and undermines the universality that underpins Australia's retirement system," SMC said. "The outdated exclusion was originally made to prevent fees eroding low-balance super accounts, but that reason ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
Private markets have experienced significant growth in recent years, and investors are showing no signs of slowing down. Global private equity (PE) investment rose from US$1.8 trillion in 2024 to US$2.1 trillion in 2025, despite a decline in deal volume ...

Treasury mulls increased powers for TPB

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... agent misconduct, including poor and unlawful tax advice, and maintain community confidence in the integrity of the tax system." The proposed five new criminal offenses for unregistered tax preparers include providing tax agent services for a fee; providing ...

Future Fund targets $15m in savings, reviews staffing

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
Future Fund will cut costs by $10 to $15 million in FY27, in a bid to ensure costs and staffing levels remain appropriate for the years ahead. It expects further savings in subsequent years. Australia's sovereign wealth fund said it will achieve ...

ASIC bans former adviser Rhys Reilly for 10 years

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... Reilly and the suspension of Conexus's licence were necessary to 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 ...

Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026
... government mandates that the fund send a 'we suck' letter to every member," Walsh said. "That letter is effectively a 'system failure' notification. It tells the member: 'Your fund is underperforming. You should consider moving your money.' "The government ...