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AFCA expands scam-related complaints, publication rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 13 MAR 2026
Expanding its jurisdiction, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) will now publish the names of financial firms that do not meet determinations and investigate scam-related complaints involving receiving banks. AFCA now can publicise ...

AMP investment chief reshapes her team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... and promotions reflect the success of the AMP Investments team in achieving outstanding investment returns for AMP Super members in recent years, and set the team up for ongoing delivery. They add further sophistication and innovation to the management ...

Aware Super strengthens corporate super team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... strengthening its position in the corporate superannuation market and delivering a seamless experience for employers and members amid significant growth and industry consolidation. Head of employer growth and partnerships, Lance Schembri, said Seubert's ...

Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... same and urged trustees to step up to enable confident and informed participation, and transparency and efficiency for members and markets. " Let's not all re-trade on the momentum from last year. In 2026, it's time to step it up and see it through," ...

Prime Super picks new asset consultant

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... profit-to-member super funds. "The investment team is focused on delivering both risk-aware returns and value for money to our members. The support and advice we receive from our asset consultant is critical to achieving this goal," Prime Super general ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... CareSuper, Cbus, HESTA, Rest and UniSuper. Leaders from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and Super Members Council (SMC) will also join the funds. The agenda will also include sessions to support a deeper understanding of how ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... the one providing that challenge." Jelena Stevanovic, the chief executive of Platypus Asset Management, leads 14 staff members. Many in her "close-knit team" have also been with the firm over long tenures. That speaks to the culture, she said, pointing ...

Major super reforms cost members $670m in death benefits: ASFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
... introduced the new rules in 2019 to curb super funds charging excessive and unnecessary fees related to life insurance and members holding multiple superannuation accounts. Under PYS super funds were mandated to cancel insurance on accounts that are ...

Mega-funds grow but net cashflows steadily decline

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2026
The number of superannuation mega-funds increased to 10 in 2025, with their growth being almost entirely organic as their net cashflows decline. Willis Towers Watson's Super Industry 2026 report shows four more super funds joined the mega-fund club ...

Rest Super names successor to long-serving fixed income lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
Rest Super has found a successor to its long-serving head of fixed income. Rachel O'Connor has been appointed head of fixed income, credit & cash, taking over from Tracey Duff (pictured) who retired at the end of February. Kiran Singh, Rest's ...