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ASIC accuses ALAMMC Group directors of contempt

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... Court said McWilliams and Fullarton's conduct are serious breaches to the court's order and undermine the justice system. "Breaching freezing orders and failing to disclose other interests impedes the efforts of ASIC, receivers and liquidators ...

ASIC invites feedback on disclosure requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... is reviewing whether these rules influence investment decisions or conflict with the goals of Australia's superannuation system. Additionally, super trustees must publicly disclose information about their investment options on their websites. Under current ...

Super funds continue to fail vulnerable members: UNSW

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
Despite holding a pool of more than $4.3 trillion in retirement savings, cracks are appearing in the superannuation system around engagement and support for vulnerable members, experts said. UNSW Business School associate professor Katja Hanewald observed ...

APRA's fresh guardrails to impact property investors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... debt-to-income (DTI) home lending in a move to pre-emptively contain a build-up of housing-related vulnerabilities in the financial system, APRA chair John Lonsdale said. From 1 February 2026, the limit on home loans will allow authorised deposit-taking ...

Government cracks down on financial abuse via coerced directorships

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2025
... consultation read. Treasury hopes to build reform options guided by principles that ensure victim-survivors safety, promote system integrity and proportionality. It is open to feedback on how to make it harder to register or appoint directors without ...

Reforms on super advertising, stapling enter parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... prevent the proliferation of duplicate accounts, advertising also has a legitimate role in a choice-based superannuation system. Increasing engagement with superannuation always pays off for people, and taking on a new job is a great time to prompt that ...

DC funds "leaving member money on the table": Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... further insights, indicating that "retirement income remains an unsolved challenge," due to systemic deficiencies. "The ideal system does have some longevity protection in it, so you mix a drawdown benefit with a deferred annuity or an annuity so that ...

TelstraSuper members caught off guard by Direct Access closure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
As it prepares to merge with Aware Super, TelstraSuper is closing its Direct Access option - and some members aren't happy about it. Last week, TelstraSuper informed members that Direct Access would be closed to new investments from this week. The ...

CalSTRS secures US$190m settlement against Meta

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) has won a landmark settlement against current and former directors and officers of Meta. The derivative lawsuit was brought to the Delaware Court of Chancery several years ago on behalf of Meta ...

Advisers want to boost client book by 36%: CFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... practices planning technology stack reviews, which is up to 28% from 22% in 2024. Nearly one third said they also want better system integration. "Advisers are also looking to reinvest their efficiency gains back into their businesses and clients. Beyond ...