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Super funds fail customer service test: SCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... at the most basic service level, a new investigation from Super Consumers Australia (SCA) reveals, which slapped the industry with an overall failing grade on customer satisfaction. The consumer advocacy body, together with Customer Service Benchmarking ...

Aware hikes fees for former TelstraSuper members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... risen by more than 700% over the past decade. This rise in mental health claims has spurred ASIC and APRA to call on the industry to take "decisive action" to address the sustainability challenge facing TPD insurance. In group insurance, APRA and ASIC ...

Evidentia appoints head of product

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... said he is looking forward to working with the team and expanding the product suite to meet emerging client needs and industry trends. "I'm thrilled to be joining Evidentia at such an important stage of its growth. The business has built a strong ...

Campbell Global promotes new head of global acquisition

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... assets. Campbell Global chief executive Angela Davis said Barbara's appointment reflected both his leadership and industry experience. "We are delighted to recognize Michael's leadership and expertise with this well-deserved appointment," Davis ...

LRBA ban requires immediate clarity: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... for an "arrangement" to be in place before 10 August 2026. SMSFA head of policy and advocacy Tracey Scotchbrook said industry professionals, including trustees, SMSF professionals and credit providers, will need greater certainty on how key aspects of ...

Australian ETF industry closes in on $400bn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
Australia's exchange traded fund (ETF) industry is on track to surpass $400 billion in assets under management (AUM) after delivering a record first half of 2026. The growth was fuelled by surging investor inflows and continued demand for passive ...

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 13 JUL 2026
ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities. The regulator's ...

Income generating index ETFs gain traction post Budget

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... strategist Marc Jocum said the growth in income ETFs is striking given June is typically a quieter month for flows for the ETF industry. "We saw a clear pivot in investor behaviour immediately following the Federal Budget, and that seems to be gathering ...

ASIC cancels Trive Financial's AFSL as review into CFDs continues

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 10 JUL 2026
... issuers and uncovered significant deficiencies at several providers. Trive was among the firms scrutinised during the industry-wide review. After ASIC identified serious shortcomings in the company's processes, Trive agreed to stop onboarding new retail ...

Government consults on discretionary trust tax

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... discretionary trusts set to come into effect 1 July 2028. Announced during the 2026 Federal Budget, Treasury is now seeking industry feedback on the incoming tax around the expanded rollover relief, how excess franking credits should be treated and the ...