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SMC makes recommendations to safeguard super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 17 NOV 2025
... what's at stake when Australians are urged to switch their super out of the "mainstream" super system into higher-risk options. SMC said it supports ASIC chair Joe Longo's call for stronger consumer protections, such as cooling off periods to give people ...

The Big Short's Michael Burry shutters fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
... Burry appears to be betting against the technology and AI bubbles, having recently spent US$9.2 million for 50,000 put options on Palantir. On X, Burry wrote: "Sometimes, we see bubbles. Sometimes, there is something to do about it. Sometimes, the only ...

Macquarie terminates more options

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2025
Macquarie yesterday announced it is terminating several investment options within its SMA Model Portfolio over the coming weeks. Three options each offered by Activam and Boutique Wealth Australia will shutter on November 30 and December 15 respectively. ...

Mercer Investments shutters four options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
Mercer Investments is culling four international equities options that sit within its Managed Portfolio Series Funds. Mercer's Blended Global Equities Hedged MPS Fund, Guardcap Global Equity MPS Fund, T. Rowe Price Global Focused Equity MPS Fund ...

HUB24, TAL to launch retirement income product

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... are excited to be working with HUB24 and the advisers using their platform to provide clear and accessible retirement options for their clients." At the end of June, APRA data shows there was a total of 200 retirement income products and 109 transition ...

Hostplus introduces retirement bonus payments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... have held a Hostplus Accumulation or TTR Account for at least 12 months, maintained their balance in eligible investment options during that time, and transferred all or part of their balance to a new Hostplus Pension Account. If eligible, the calculation ...

HESTA, Vision Super divest Israeli securities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
... Vision Super move to divest members' money from Israeli bonds and shares, other superannuation funds' ethical options continue to overlook human rights abuses. HESTA confirmed the move, saying that as part of its investment strategy, "we closely ...

Prime Super fined over tobacco exclusion claims

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... 2019, Rainmaker Information data shows the option 6.9% in the five years to March end, ranking 20 th among super fund ESG options when the median return was 7%. Over three years, it's 21 st with a return of 3.3%; the median return was 4.8%. And over ...

ASIC considers 'cooling off period' for super switching

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
... involves lead generators and financial advisers." Longo said while there are no silver bullets, the regulator is considering options to slow the process of super switching from the beginning. "I'll call it like a cooling off, it's to help people sort ...

Vanguard proposes tax-free way to save extra cash

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
... Personal Investor Renae Smith said. Vanguard noted a clear appetite from Australians for more accessible tax-efficient options. A national survey by SEC Newgate for Vanguard found that 72% of Australians support the government allowing tax-free investment ...