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CSC to increase TPD premiums for PSSap members by 43.5%

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... protection cover will reduce by 25%. Premiums for members who hold five-year income protection cover but are under 62 years of age will rise by 20.8%. Those over 62 years of age with the same cover will either see a 36% decrease in premiums payable or ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
"I'm the eldest boy!" This is one of the most quotable quotes from the award-winning television show Succession, and while it is somewhat outdated for parents to leave behind their money, or legacy, to one child due solely to birth order or gender ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
Women are expected to inherit an estimated $3.2 trillion over the next decade, creating demand for tailored advice, legacy planning and retirement income design, State Street Investment Management said. State Street's first module of Reimagining Retirement ...

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has proposed new artificial intelligence (AI) usage rules for tax practitioners while providing tax agent services. The TPB has released draft guidance and is seeking feedback until April 21. Some of the core obligations ...

APRA shuffles executive director lineup

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has appointed two new executive directors to fill recent vacancies. Peter Kohlhagen has been promoted from general manager of superannuation to executive director of policy and advice following the ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
U Ethical has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing Mathew Browning. Browning is passing the reins to Brett Jollie, who is joining the company on April 7, after spending more than eight years at the helm. U Ethical chair Fiona Pearse ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... Like many others, Kee lost a lot of money in the Global Financial Crisis (GFC). When she returned to Australia after that at age 40, she had to start from scratch. "I built a business and more than compensated for anything that I had lost. So, I understand ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... members and actions taken when an account is closed. These will be collected along with member-cohort level, which include the age range (60 years and each year above), sex type and members' benefit bracket, and retirement status. APRA and ASIC will ...

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 ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... said. However, FSC data showed the average balance of newly established platform accounts is over $349,500, with an average age of 59 at the time of switching. It found even among younger investors switching to super platforms, balances are significantly ...