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ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... superannuation switching conduct, particularly where consumers are pressured into changing funds through unsolicited calls, social media advertisements or offers of free superannuation "health checks". ASIC warned lead generators which mislead consumers ...

Ironbark and EQT partner to launch private markets fund

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... early-stage growth and mature assets in essential services, spanning the digital, energy, environmental, transport, logistics and social sectors, it said. Commenting, Ironbark Investment Solutions chief executive Alex Donald said the partnership is enhancing ...

Nominations open for the 2026 Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... media and across digital channels and more. They include those that are active within industry associations, boast a strong social media following, and help uplift financial literacy and awareness. As part of the selection process, we also invite relevant ...

ASIC moves to strengthen defences against financial scams

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... against website addresses listed on ASIC's register," said Kirkland. "It will also support businesses, including digital and social media platforms, to strengthen verification processes for financial services advertising," he said. More than 6500 AFS ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... warned the carve-out for superannuation could become "the next sphere of extreme consumer risk", noting an increase in social media advertising promoting SMSF property investment since the Budget announcement. To address the issue, the FAAA called for ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... economies such as Australia, Japan and parts of Europe, the most immediate pressure of an aging population is on healthcare and social infrastructure sectors - hospitals, aged care facilities, diagnostic centres," Shaw says. According to PwC's Global ...

What does a world with 'zero migration' look like?

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2026
... sharper fiscal challenges without migration as immigrants tend to arrive at prime working age, contributing more to taxes and social contributions than they receive in social protection, housing, health, and education spending. The "zero migration" scenario ...

Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has urged the federal government reject proposals that would expand funding responsibility for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to Australians in APRA-regulated superannuation funds, arguing the costs should ...

FEATURE | Emerging markets: Twists and turns

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... household purchasing power, rising food insecurity, strained public budgets and weakening livelihoods. "In contexts where social protection systems are limited or fiscal buffers are constrained, these pressures may translate quickly into increased poverty ...

Cultural competency is not a box-ticking exercise: RIAA

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... walk on site, which is a very practical example of a beyond-compliance approach," said Laura Osmetti, head community & social performance at Silva Capital. Kado Muir, chair of National Native Council and former chair of First Nations Heritage Protection ...
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