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Growth assets drive recovery for super in latest quarter: Morningstar

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... "strongly" in the second quarter of the calendar year, reversing weakness recorded in 1Q26. According to Morningstar's Superannuation 360 report for Q2 2026, super returns recovered through their underlying growth-asset exposure, with higher-risk options ...

Spaceship Super ups fees on private credit exposure

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
Spaceship Super is increasing its investment fees across its GrowthX, Balanced and Moderate options after adding exposure to unlisted asset classes. GrowthX investment fees will rise from 0.243% to 0.267% per annum, the Balanced option will rise from ...

smartMonday tweaks fees, MySuper structure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
The super fund is transforming its MySuper LifeCycle structure by shrinking nine options into four distinct categories, while making changes to its investment and administration fees. From 14 August 2026, smartMonday's MySuper investment option ...

SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has raised questions on the research methodology of the recently published Superannuation Call Centre Experience Report by Super Consumers Australia (SCA). The data within the report was based on 1000 customer telephone ...

Prime Super, Aware Super explore potential merger

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
The superannuation funds have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a potential successor fund transfer (SFT) to create an approximately $254 billion fund with more than 1.4 million members. Aware Super and Prime Super are undertaking ...

AustralianSuper ups admin fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
The $430 billion superannuation fund is increasing its administration fees for the first time since 2022. From October 31, the administration fee for accumulation members will increase from 0.10% to 0.12% per year. For balances of up to $50,000, for ...

Chiodo in ASIC's crosshairs again

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... other former Keystone directors - Ilya Frolov and Mark Yorston - for allegedly failing their duties to safeguard superannuation members from the collapse of the Shield Master Fund. ASIC recently launched new action on Auditeo Australia and two auditors ...

BUSSQ ups insurance cover, costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
BUSSQ has increased the amount of default death and TPD insurance cover for eligible members aged 21 to 40, also increasing fees to match. The fund said insurance remains a core part of its commitment to help members protect themselves and their families ...

Findex expands in Adelaide with Wakeful acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... strengthened its South Australian presence with the acquisition of Adelaide based accounting, tax and self-managed superannuation (SMSF) firm Wakeful Partners. Findex said the acquisition broadens its local advisory offering as it continues to expand ...

Teen workers to miss out on $411m in FY27: SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) said half a million teen workers across Australia will miss out on $411 million in super this financial year due to the current exclusion if they work part-time. The SMC said the outdated law is prohibiting around 530,000 ...