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Dodgy dentist defrauds members after draining super for medical procedures

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
... member or a member's dependent, marking a whopping 157% increase. "For many patients, accessing their superannuation early seemed like a smart way to fund dental treatment. But now they've lost tens of thousands from their retirement savings ...

TWG Global to acquire LA Lakers: Reports

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... includes sports franchises already includes the LA Dodgers and Chelsea FC, as well as an existing stake in the LA Lakers. In early May, TWG Global made a 5% investment Mubadala Capital, the sovereign wealth fund of Abu Dhabi. Under the deal, Mubadala ...

ART makes sweeping changes to corporate super plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... said to better align the scheme with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulation 1994 (SIS) definition for the early release of superannuation benefits under a terminal medical condition, the insurance policy definition of terminal illness to ...

New SMSF industry body launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... Westpac executive, Cooper is currently the chief executive of cryptocurrency platform OKX Australia, a role she assumed in early 2025. The council, which comprises 12 experts in the fields of accounting, auditing, SMSFs and fintech, held its first sitting ...

Investor optimism premature, fund flows in firing line

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... shocks that could dampen sentiment," Morningstar equity analyst Shaun Ler said. Investors are becoming more optimistic since early April, when US President Donald Trump announced a barrage of tariff hikes, as their appetite for risk assets, including ...

Australian Ethical, CEFC pour $30m into climate tech venture

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... position the organisation to support the net zero economy. "We're pleased with this opportunity to advance our investment in early-stage climate technology," Theau said. "This fund allows us to feed capital to the emerging companies in energy and climate ...

ART farewells two more executives

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... internal memo, ART chief executive David Anderson stated that Bingham decided to step down after taking extended leave since early April to recharge and reflect. It is understood she resigned for personal reasons. "Julie has let me know that now is the ...

GESB to roll out premium changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2025
... date or for up to 12 months. The funds will also waive premiums for members following the payment of a financial hardship early release claim for up to 12 months. The waiver can only be applied once and the members' account must have a balance greater ...

ECB drops interest rates by 0.25%

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... is likely to stabilise and move closer towards the ECB's 2% target as wage pressures continue to ease," Shah said. In early May, the Bank of England (BOE) lowered its key interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25% on the back of progress on ...

AIOFP, FAAA encouraged by first meeting with Mulino

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2025
... Last Resort. The final report from the Treasury review, as well as a finalised estimate for the FY26 levy, are expected early in the new financial year." The FAAA also broached with Mulino the future of the profession, including the importance of reducing ...