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Sequoia advances InterPrac takeover talks

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... its representatives and advice provided regarding the Shield Master Fund. The determination related to a client who was a member of the Macquarie Superannuation Plan and lost most of his super after being advised by an InterPrac adviser to invest in ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.1% at yesterday's meeting, citing a "material risk" that inflation will stay above the central bank's target range of 2-3%. The decision to hike was all but split, with five voting ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... members. "It's time for funds now to really take stock of where they are and just work out what they can do to improve the member experience," he said. "We've got to remember why funds were set up in the first instance... when funds were set up ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... pay tax on earnings from amounts they may not ultimately receive. This raises questions about how the rules align with member entitlements," he said. Meanwhile, the removal of actuarial certification for single-member SMSFs was welcomed. However, for ...

Aware, TelstraSuper take final steps towards merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... deliver strong outcomes for members. "Extensive due diligence has confirmed the strong alignment of values, performance, and member outcomes between our two funds. This gives us great assurance that the transition will deliver long-term benefits and ...

First Super names acting chief executive

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... co-chairs Mike Radda and Denise Campbell-Burns said Everett was well-placed to drive the fund's strategy and maintain member focus. "Greg and the executive team will maintain momentum, deliver our strategy and support operations through this transition ...

VFMC names head of people

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... role for the Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) for close to 12 months. Taking it on permanently, she becomes a member of the VFMC executive leadership team. As head of people, she is responsible for developing and delivering the people strategy ...

FEAL names Fund Executive of the Year

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... Murray. FEAL said Murray received the award in recognition of his outstanding leadership through two mergers, his innovative member first service model and his significant contribution to strengthening Australia's superannuation sector. This was the ...

AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
... said. Some changes to paid representatives took effect. Under new rule B.6.5(a), where a paid representative is not an AFCA member but is required by law or their licence to hold an AFCA membership, AFCA said it may cease handling the complaint. In potentially ...

AMP investment chief reshapes her team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
AMP investment chief Anna Shelley has handed out a string of promotions on the back of a solid year for its superannuation business. Stuart Eliot, Duy To, Steve Flegg and Jeronimo Harrison have all been promoted as part of the investment team refresh. ...