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Fight between SMC and FSC on super rages on

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... latest research by FSC conducted by NMG Consulting found making relatively simple decisions early in a person's working life, such as switching to a lower-fee or higher-growth superannuation option, can substantially increase retirement savings compared ...

HUB24 FUA soars over $164bn

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
HUB24 performed soundly in the quarter ending 30 June 2026, with total funds under administration (FUA) increasing 20% from the previous corresponding period to $164.3 billion. The total FUA comprised platform FUA of $139.5 billion (up 24%) and portfolio ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... Research, found owning a home remains a common aspiration among younger Australians, but the definition of financial and life success is broadening beyond a single milestone into a more holistic view of financial freedom across a lifetime. The report ...

Treasury expects regulators to do the heavy lifting

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... availability, including through insurer data, to support informed decisions. The intent was welcomed by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI), where chief executive Christine Cupitt said the new expectations were a strong message to signify ...

FEATURE | Retirement | A layer of confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
Pounded by the continued rise in the cost of living and extended life expectancy, many Australians are growing more concerned about how they will retire when they reach that age. And this concern will likely persist as the proportion of the population ...

First Mutual unregistered MIS wound up

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUL 2026
First Mutual Private Equity's (FMPE) unregistered managed investment scheme (MIS), which allegedly gambled $80 million of investor money, has been wound up by the Federal Court. Justice Button approved ASIC's application to facilitate the orderly ...

Special Feature: Rewarding patient capital

PENNY PRYOR  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... them which can enable easier access to deals. "We try to be a bit more innovative in how we think about the ways we can make life easier for us to generate the co-investment with our managers," Lilico says. "Sometimes we have vehicles ready to go, so ...

Aware hikes fees for former TelstraSuper members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... the super and insurance industries that are impacting the cost of insurance." Recent data from the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) showed mental health claims now account for one in three claims paid and these claims for people in their 30s ...

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... David Elia said strong long-term performance can have a profound impact on members' financial security and quality of life in retirement. "For members, investment returns aren't numbers on a page. They represent future opportunities, choice and ...

ASIC fines Deutsche Bank for 'systemic' reporting failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
... rules," ASIC said. Deutsche Bank declined to further comment on the matter when asked by Financial Standard. In the past, AMP Life and AMP Capital Investors copped penalties of $275,500 and $250,500 for derivative transaction reporting failures respectively. ...
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