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Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... retirement, insurance claims and financial hardship applications. "At some of the most critical points in people's lives, whether interacting with their super fund or seeking advice, the process is still so much harder than it should be" Kennedy said. ...

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... and manage income strategies over time. The tool draws on more than 67 years of investment and inflation data to assess whether combinations of drawdowns, investment settings, Age Pension interactions and product overlays can deliver sustainable, CPI-linked ...

Banks gaining on private credit firms in construction lending

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... and appropriate disclosures to investors around risk. It's less about trying to curb this type of lending and more as to whether investors fully understand it. We haven't seen any effect to lending parameters as yet," O'Connor said.

BlackRock expands active ETF range

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... change, with a greater focus on income, whole-of-portfolio outcomes and flexibility in how strategies are delivered - whether it's index or active, ETF or managed funds," Hughes said. He noted the strategy sought to address demand from advisers and investors ...

Dexus executives step down over leaked airport data case

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... and Launceston airports. Dexus will also pay for the legal costs of any appeal for its institutional investors, adding whether an appeal will be filed would depend on the Dexus Bloc shareholders. The court ruled late May that Dexus must sell its 27.2% ...

Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... for retirement adequacy and policy design. It underlines the need for measures to boost women's superannuation savings, whether through targeted contribution incentives, reforms to address career breaks and pay disparities, or enhancements to the Age ...

Treasury releases adverse genetic test results ban draft regulation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... (such as syndrome) or have a high penetrance rate, the Explanatory statement reads, which may create uncertainty as to whether information relates to a genetic predisposition or a disease for the purposes of the ban. "By expressly listing specific genetic ...

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... fund's growth since launch prompting the expansion into the retail market. McIntyre said the firm was also assessing whether additional investment strategies could be introduced to address gaps in the New Zealand market. "The GSFM team is reviewing ...

Treasury considers reward system for whistleblowers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... which would further tie up limited regulator resources. Assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino said the review will investigate whether the current laws are working as intended, identify any ongoing concerns, and, where appropriate, recommend further improvement. ...

AFCA to update rules on new genetic testing laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
... comes into force from October 8. The new law bans insurers from using genetic information such as DNA tests when deciding whether to offer life insurance cover. This includes considering the terms and conditions, pricing and exclusions on which the cover ...
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