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Some Australians being taxed more on super than pay: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
New research by Super Members Council (SMC) found those on the lowest wealth rungs are not benefitting from super as those further up the ladder. SMC said this was due to less paid work due to disability, health or caring responsibilities; higher costs ...

Norway sovereign wealth fund divests 11 Israeli companies, cuts mandates

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... taking will simplify the management of our investments in this market and reduce the number of companies that we and the Council on Ethics monitor," Tangen said. The move comes amidst several countries stating they will recognise Palestine next month ...

Treasury launches retirement phase consultations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... consultation paper. The proposed framework is part of the Improving the retirement phase of superannuation package. Super Members Council (SMC) chief executive Misha Schubert commented that well-designed best practice principles and new transparency ...

Cbus appoints member director

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2025
... performance, strategy, and risk and compliance. He is also the chair of the Manufacturing and Automotive Industry Skills Council and an SA Skills Commission member. Cbus has over 925,000 members and manages $105 billion of superannuation savings as of ...

Lederer Group bids for Elanor Commercial Property Fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025
... arrangement with Challenger and its subsidiary Fidante Partners which it entered in July 2023. At the time, Abu Dhabi Investment Council (ADIC) also took a 3% stake in Elanor. The new arrangement, under an exclusivity deed, will see Rockworth Capital ...

Treasury launches consultation on CSLR breaching sub-sector levy caps

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... terms of reference of the post-implementation review," he said. The consultation runs until August 29. Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive Blake Briggs said in considering whether and how to determine a special levy, the minister "should ...

Australian investment in venture capital lags: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) has said with the right policy settings, Australia's $4.2 trillion superannuation system could jump-start productivity and generate stronger investment returns for members by better connecting capital with scientific minds ...

ASIC calls out trustees 'passing the buck' on super switching

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
ASIC fired a stern warning to superannuation funds about "passing the buck" to financial advisers and shedding responsibility for overlooking dodgy investment options as the fallout from the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund mounts to ...

CALI launches review of Life Code

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) has appointed Peter Kell to lead an independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice (Life Code). The review will begin on 1 October 2025. The Life Code sets enforceable standards life insurers ...

Former fund investment chief joins JANA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2025
... Charterholder and lecturer for the CFA curriculum, Trusler is part of the CFA Society Australia's National Diversity Council and holds roles with Women in Super, International Women's Development Agency (IWDA) and the Australian Council of Superannuation ...