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TWC Invest makes risk, technology hires

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025
... methodology" to deliver alpha in volatile markets. "This approach reinforces the firm's commitment to disciplined, risk-aware capital allocation. Likewise, James' expertise in leveraging technology will play a critical role in strengthening TWC's ...

ASIC, ASFA spar over super fund trustees 'not knowing' their business

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... AustralianSuper's alleged delayed processing of nearly 7000 death benefit claims and its failure to merge multiple accounts, Aware Super charging fees for no service, Westpac/ BT incorrectly charging insurance commissions to members, and Colonial ...

ASIC slaps FIIG Securities with lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
FIIG Securities will face court over allegations of longstanding cybersecurity failures which saw the private data of more than 18,000 clients stolen and released on the dark web. According to ASIC, FIIG failed to have adequate cyber risk management ...

Quadrant Private Equity invests in LegalVision

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
Quadrant Private Equity has struck a partnership with LegalVision, backing the firm's ability to scale its subscription-based legal model across key markets. The $9 billion private equity firm's capital injection will be used to increase funding for ...

Super doesn't have to be 'boring', but innovation is key

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
Leaders at Aware Super, NGS Super, Rest and AMP have all pointed to slow moving systems as standing in the way of innovation while speaking at the AM Tech Day conference in Sydney. AMP group executive, platforms Edwina Maloney said traditional thinking ...

AustralianSuper sued over death benefit delays

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... MUFG Pension and Market Services, previously known as Link Group. According to court documents, AustralianSuper was made aware of a backlog in death benefit claims in November 2020 but, ASIC said, "failed to take prompt and appropriate action to prevent ...

Data is our biggest challenge: Aware Super

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2025
Aware Super is around 18 months into a two-year project to ensure it has more robust and reliable data which can be used to inform better investment decisions. In March 2023, Aware Super head of income and markets Michael Clavin spoke to Financial Standard ...

Gender parity in financial services an economic imperative

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
... finances as well as their overall finances compared to 28% of men. "Women recognise how important it is to be financially aware and to manage their financial situation. We are seeing people becoming more vocal about addressing issues such as longevity ...

Three in five women lack retirement confidence

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 MAR 2025
... 47% of men. Only 34% of women felt prepared for retirement, compared to 53% of men. Furthermore, only 45% of women were aware of what assets their superannuation is invested in, compared to 60% of men. The research also highlighted the positive impact ...

Beware creep of cancel culture into super fund governance: Lawyer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... Fund Association (ASFA) also backed APRA's proposals, with its chief executive Mary Delahunty saying the sector is well aware of its responsibilities in adhering to the highest governance standards, standing ready to work with the regulator. "Australia's ...