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Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... same and urged trustees to step up to enable confident and informed participation, and transparency and efficiency for members and markets. " Let's not all re-trade on the momentum from last year. In 2026, it's time to step it up and see it through," ...

Prime Super picks new asset consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... profit-to-member super funds. "The investment team is focused on delivering both risk-aware returns and value for money to our members. The support and advice we receive from our asset consultant is critical to achieving this goal," Prime Super general ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... CareSuper, Cbus, HESTA, Rest and UniSuper. Leaders from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and Super Members Council (SMC) will also join the funds. The agenda will also include sessions to support a deeper understanding of how ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... the one providing that challenge." Jelena Stevanovic, the chief executive of Platypus Asset Management, leads 14 staff members. Many in her "close-knit team" have also been with the firm over long tenures. That speaks to the culture, she said, pointing ...

Major super reforms cost members $670m in death benefits: ASFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... introduced the new rules in 2019 to curb super funds charging excessive and unnecessary fees related to life insurance and members holding multiple superannuation accounts. Under PYS super funds were mandated to cancel insurance on accounts that are ...

Mega-funds grow but net cashflows steadily decline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
The number of superannuation mega-funds increased to 10 in 2025, with their growth being almost entirely organic as their net cashflows decline. Willis Towers Watson's Super Industry 2026 report shows four more super funds joined the mega-fund club ...

Rest Super names successor to long-serving fixed income lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Rest Super has found a successor to its long-serving head of fixed income. Rachel O'Connor has been appointed head of fixed income, credit & cash, taking over from Tracey Duff (pictured) who retired at the end of February. Kiran Singh, Rest's ...

First Super names interim investment lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... investment performance. "Chris is a highly respected investment leader with a proven record of delivering long-term value for members," he said. "His depth of experience, analytical capability and commitment to strong governance make him an excellent ...

Former Tyndall managers to run Bell's first Aussie equities strategy

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... Management, which was 50% owned by Yarra Group, made the decision after a mandate loss in December. A total of seven staff members were affected.

AFCA membership extended for Shield, First Guardian-linked firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
The Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) has suspended expelling members in liquidation linked to the collapse of the Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund. This means United Global Capital (UGC) and Next Generation Advice, which ...