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smartMonday tweaks fees, MySuper structure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
The super fund is transforming its MySuper LifeCycle structure by shrinking nine options into four distinct categories, while making changes to its investment and administration fees. From 14 August 2026, smartMonday's MySuper investment option ...

SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has raised questions on the research methodology of the recently published Superannuation Call Centre Experience Report by Super Consumers Australia (SCA). The data within the report was based on 1000 customer telephone ...

Advisers should rethink portfolio construction: La Trobe

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
La Trobe Financial has urged advisers to broaden portfolio construction beyond traditional equity and bond allocations, arguing that slowing productivity, persistent inflation risks and changing market dynamics require greater focus on real assets and ...

Warburg Pincus private equity strategy launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... US-based NZS Capital, a global growth equities investor, and local investment manager LSN Capital Partners specialising in high-quality emerging companies. Challenger recently announced it entered into a binding agreement to merge its multi-affiliate ...

Pinnacle profits up amid heightened expenses

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... contributed to the prior financial year. Commenting, Pinnacle managing director Ian Macoun said the company continues to deliver high rates of growth attributed to its business model and the 'three horizons' growth strategy. "This platform has supported ...

BUSSQ ups insurance cover, costs

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
BUSSQ has increased the amount of default death and TPD insurance cover for eligible members aged 21 to 40, also increasing fees to match. The fund said insurance remains a core part of its commitment to help members protect themselves and their families ...

Centuria Office REIT posts 379% jump in profit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... proactive capital management strategy aligned to selective disposals and robust debt management while curating a portfolio of high-quality, well-located modern office buildings," Cheung said. "COF remains conscious of capital management and focused on ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... Jenkins said. "These matters are complex and can be incredibly stressful for individuals and their families." Responding to the high volume of complaints in relation to the collapsed managed investment schemes, AFCA streamlined some 1800 complaints in ...

HSBC Australia sells $36b retail loan book to Blackstone

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... novated leases in Australia. "With Pepper Money providing experienced local loan management, customers can continue to receive high standards of service. We strive to oversee this portfolio thoughtfully and with discipline and remain committed to Australia ...

NSW director disqualified over $7m SMSF scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... schemes to defraud persons of money; more so in this case of unsophisticated investors who were doubtless attracted by the very high rates of return offered by the scam." Justice McElwaine added the need to send a very clear message to others that deliberate ...