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Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
... AustralianSuper had the biggest marketing budget while Hostplus continued to splurge on sponsorship deals. Cybercriminals attack major super funds Cybercriminals attempted to breach the systems of several superannuation funds in April, although most ...

Treasury seeks feedback on major super tax reform

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
Treasury is seeking industry feedback on the proposed reforms that aim to reduce tax concessions under Division 296 "enjoyed by individuals with large superannuation balances." The proposed changes centre on applying a 30% tax rate on earnings from ...

Super tax receipts to increase by $10.9bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
... from others in high-risk products," SMC said. In addition, the government is expecting to pull in additional revenue from major companies. "Company tax receipts have been revised up by $4.3 billion in 2025-26 and by $12.8 billion over the four years ...

Why a single insto client is a massive business risk

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
The closures of several active fund managers following the loss of a major mandate has underscored the importance of having a diversified client base, as one $2.2 billion manager warns this has become a substantial business risk. This year alone saw ...

Natixis, Generali call off $3.2tn joint venture talks

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2025
... not currently present," Generali said. Both firms had signed a Memorandum of Understanding in January in which Generali, a major Italian insurer, would commit €15 billion ($25bn) in seed funding to the joint venture. It would have created a behemoth ...

Mulino wants PII to step up to make CSLR sustainable

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
The professional indemnity insurance (PII) sector will be forced to play a bigger role in making the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) sustainable, Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino proposes, as the Opposition slams the scheme for "constantly ...

Three megatrends to watch in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... policy changes coming out of the US, sticky inflation and how the artificial intelligence (AI) boom progresses will be the major themes to watch, they've said. GSFM investment strategy advisor Stephen Miller said many of the same themes that played out ...

AustralianSuper names chief platforms officer

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 15 DEC 2025
... This will give members more control over their super and save them time." He added that the fund has recently implemented major technology and security upgrades, and more are on the way. "We spent $165 million in the last financial year to strengthen ...

Hearts & Minds, WAM slash stakes in Corporate Travel Management

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
... over governance, balance sheet risk and potential client refunds, adding that the announcement on November 28 came as a "major shock to the market." Also on November 28, CTD announced that its chief executive for UK and Europe, Michael Healy, was temporarily ...

FEATURE: Private credit | At the precipice

GLENDA KORPORAAL  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2025
... increasable potential for Australian investors to obtain diversification and yield." Experienced hands stay selective Not all major Australian investors are convinced. Some are choosing to stay closer to home despite offshore opportunities. The industry ...