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Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... no interest in watering down or ditching the performance test. I see it as a really crucial part of the superannuation system," Chalmers said. "There are also barriers to some types of investment, and we have indicated a willingness privately and publicly ...

Advisers reprimanded over fee-for-no-service conduct

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
The Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) has issued three determinations in the month of April, including a reprimand to a financial adviser who continued to collect fees from a client for over a year after the service agreement ended. The adviser ...

ASX declares CHESS clearing services ready

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... CHESS replacement in 2029. ASX said all approved market operators (AMO) advised they successfully connected to the new system ahead of market open on Monday and added there had been "extensive testing" to ensure the readiness of the new system. Outgoing ...

Smart beta ETF inflows on track to hit $10bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Australian-traded smart beta ETFs have continued to scale rapidly, with funds under management rising from $20.7 billion at the end of 2023 to $30.8 billion at the end of 2024, before reaching $41.6 billion by March 2026, according to Betashares. Betashares ...

Brookfield sells minority La Trobe stake for $3bn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
Brookfield's private equity business has sold its significant minority stake in La Trobe Financial to Asia-focused private equity investment manager Axight for $3 billion. Brookfield owned La Trobe Financial since May 2022 and will remain the majority ...

More M&A amid AI buildouts, heightened costs: Fidelity International

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 APR 2026
... analysts now expecting a rise of the activity in the coming months. "Achieving meaningful productivity gains from AI in system integration may require a certain level of scale," Japanese sector analyst Noriyuki Takizawa said. "Larger players may therefore ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... 'MyIncome'. Members would be free to choose if they want to accept the account. "We do not have a retirement income system. Australia's well-respected superannuation system has helped millions save for retirement. Now we need an equally effective ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... generation, and requiring trustees to stand behind their investment governance processes, which together would strengthen the system and materially reduce the risk of inappropriate products being mis-sold under conflicted commercial arrangements." In ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... advice among pre-retirees and repeat usage from members in general. In essence, digital advice must now be considered "core system infrastructure" for super funds as it allows for scaled access to help and earlier activation of engagement and lower cost-to-serve. ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... board's decision to appoint Campo. "I've had the opportunity of working with Robbie over many years on improving the super system for women and working Australians," Blakey said. "I am thrilled I will have the privilege of handing over to Robbie as the ...