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Another industry body urges Division 296 reconsideration

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... considered changes will undermine confidence in superannuation." Despite overwhelming pushback against the super tax, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) stands firmly behind the bill, claiming that it must proceed to strengthen ...

FSC appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2025
... Bryant said: "Daniel and Scott's appointments to the FSC board further enhance the FSC's standing as the peak association across the industry, including superannuation, funds management and financial advice." "Their seniority, expertise and strategic ...

Retirement lifestyle costs continue to rise: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
According to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's (ASFA) quarterly Retirement Standard, most couples around 65 wishing to live a comfortable lifestyle in retirement would need $75,319 per year. That's an increase from $73,875 in ...

CSLR a 'shared responsibility' for all AFCA members: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
Responding to the Treasury consultation on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR), the SMSF Association (SMSFA) agrees the most efficient and equitable way to fund the special levy is to spread it across all Australian Financial Complaints Authority ...

Female fund managers' triumphant decade: Report

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025
... policies favouring the segment, including Goldman Sachs and Deloitte. In spite of Trump's influence, UK Investment Association director of culture, talent and inclusion Karis Stander said the organisation has maintained its focus on DEI. "What we ...

Super funds test cybersecurity resilience

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... 31, highlighting, in particular, the need to step up lax MFA measures. Commenting on participating in the exercise, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said: "The initiative is designed to strengthen ...

FAAA calls for other sectors to help pay $67m CSLR bill

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025
... Treasury consultation on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) Special Levy for 2025/26, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) said financial advisers should not be expected to pay more than the $20 million sector cap. FAAA chief ...

FS Power50 shortlist revealed, voting opens

STAFF WRITER  |  SATURDAY, 30 AUG 2025
... and confirmed as licensed to provide personal financial advice. They have also been reviewed by the Financial Advice Association Australia. The 50 individuals who collect the highest votes and pass Financial Standard 's editorial vetting screen are ...

Government scraps inquiry into advice firm failures, Dixon Advisory

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 AUG 2025
... committee advised the Senate it would not seek re-adoption of the inquiry and the Senate agreed. The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) said it is "deeply disappointing" the inquiry will not continue. "The decision to end the Inquiry seems ...

ESG labelling could 'destabilise' super system: RIAA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 28 AUG 2025
The Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is concerned a 'one-size-fits-all' ESG labelling regime would actually increase the risk of greenwashing. Earlier this month, the government commenced a consultation on the introduction of sustainable ...