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Hostplus weighs digital asset exposure for members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
Hostplus is considering allowing members using its Choiceplus platform to invest in digital assets. Through Choiceplus, members can tailor their super investments from an available set of options. Hostplus has confirmed that one such option that may  ...

Morningstar names most compelling funds

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
In its inaugural Best of Breed - Australia and New Zealand report, Morningstar has named which active funds provide Australian investors with the best long-term potential. The report selected six equity strategies, five Australian and one from New Zealand ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
The detriment of Shield and First Guardian Master Funds undermines trust in the superannuation system, ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at ...

Inflation remains firm, May rate hike still in play

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
... CPI reports will no doubt be on fuel prices." Treasurer Jim Chalmers - who is preparing to hand down the Federal Budget in May - said he is focused on keeping petrol prices as the conflict in the Middle East continues. "While we've seen inflation tick ...

Prime Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
Prime Super is closing two options following a recent review of its asset allocations. The Fixed Interest option will close from May 15. Members invested in the option will be able to switch out of it until May 22. Any members still invested in the ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
When Melinda Kee was sick with COVID-19, she took respite for one week. Kee saw it as an opportunity to tick off some personal administration she'd been meaning to get to, such as changing her pet and health insurance, and electricity and gas providers. ...

Australian Ethical makes changes to super menu, fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Australian Ethical Super is closing its High Growth offering and introducing another investment option as it prepares to roll out fee changes. Australian Ethical Super will close its High Growth investment option from May 1, with all members to be transferred ...

Nominate now for the MAX 2026 Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Nominations are now open for the annual Financial Standard MAX (Marketing, Advertising and Sales Excellence) Awards 2026. The MAX Awards has recognised industry excellence across marketing, advertising and sales in financial services for over the past ...

Sequoia offloads InterPrac in $50k fire sale

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
Sequoia Financial Group has offloaded InterPrac Financial Planning for $50,000 to Conquest Investment Partners. Sequoia said the "increasing platform withdrawals for new business for remaining advisers, despite their not being involved whatsoever with ...

Chalmers looks to shore up fuel supply as Iran war continues

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
The conflict in Iran is continuing to escalate after US President Donald Trump issued a 48-hour deadline to the Iranian government to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure if it doesn't comply. The deadline ...