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First Super switches out group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
First Super has negotiated a mandate with a new group insurer that will see most of its members pay less for their cover. From April 1, group insurance for First Super members will be provided by TAL. The mandate sat with MetLife for the past 14 years ...

Rest 'diversifies its diversifiers' with US neighbourhood malls

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... portfolio. Bambrook said the commitment is expected to provide reliable, risk-adjusted returns across market cycles for its members. "These shopping centres are anchored by major US grocers and supermarkets, including brands like The Fresh Market, Harris ...

Treasury opens Div 296 tax regulation consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... balances over $10 million a 40% tax rate applies. The thresholds will be indexed to the Consumer Price Index each year. For members on defined benefit (DB) schemes, Treasury put forth recommendations compiled by the Australian Government Actuary, which ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... inflation will stay above the central bank's target range of 2-3%. The decision to hike was all but split, with five voting members agreeing to hike rates and four voting to leave them on hold. Interestingly, the board indicated ongoing conflict in the ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... grave concerns about the current trajectory of Australia's superannuation industry. "I get the feeling we are letting our members down in terms of poor service," Watson said. "Firstly, we've got the claims handling matters that have arisen with insurance ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... the requirements." Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) chief executive Sarah Abood said: "On behalf of our members, we will be carefully reviewing these proposals to ensure they achieve the goal of opening up more flexible degree pathways ...

Aware, TelstraSuper take final steps towards merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... TelstraSuper are now just a couple of months out from merging. The two funds said they will look to transfer all TelstraSuper members to Aware in the next two months. A limited service period will commence for TelstraSuper on April 17, with members to ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... over the past two years, Murray has led CareSuper through "profound transformation", unifying 550 employees and 550,000 members through the merger of Spirit Super and CareSuper and subsequently delivering the 2025 MIESF successor fund transfer. "Under ...

AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
Expanding its jurisdiction, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will now publish the names of financial firms that do not meet determinations and investigate scam-related complaints involving receiving banks. AFCA now can publicise ...

AMP investment chief reshapes her team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... and promotions reflect the success of the AMP Investments team in achieving outstanding investment returns for AMP Super members in recent years, and set the team up for ongoing delivery. They add further sophistication and innovation to the management ...