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APRA sets higher cybersecurity expectations for trustees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
... trustees' ability to manage cybersecurity risks, particularly in the areas of multi-factor authentication (MFA) and third-party arrangements. "APRA will prioritise targeted supervisory engagements to assess entities progress in uplifting cyber-resilience. ...

Grattan calls for large scale tax reform

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
The Grattan Institute chief executive Aruna Sathanapally called for tax reform when presenting at the three-day Economic Reform Roundtable. "A good tax system raises the revenue to fund quality public services. A better tax system does that more efficiently ...

Betashares adds emerging markets ETF

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 AUG 2025
Betashares is bringing another exchange-traded fund (ETF) to its lineup, marking its third addition this month. The Betashares MSCI Emerging Markets Complex ETF (ASX: BEMG) - available on the ASX from August 25 - will provide investors with access to ...

Special feature: Hunting for value

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2025
... nicely." In this environment, Murfin likes the look of options, which "lend themselves very well to credit spreads." "The third thing we like are inflation swaps," he says. "We've got some of these in the portfolio as well, just in case we've ...

Bell Financial reports 44% slump in profit

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025
... client assets, of the $43 billion Bell Potter clients sponsored holdings," he said. "Research indicates that more than one third of Bell Potter clients hold in excess of 50% of their portfolios outside the firm, representing an addressable market exceeding ...

Social isolation a top retirement fear: UniSuper

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 15 AUG 2025
... Feeling isolated and losing social connections is a top three retirement concern for more than a quarter 28%, while one third (31%) are worried they'll be bored, UniSuper found. As a result, 81% plan to keep working through a new job, volunteering or ...

ASIC calls out super 'leaders and laggards'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... because they need the support right now. Compulsory superannuation must also get more competitive." Constant said only a third of Australians reaching retirement age feel they will be able to retire comfortably, adding that the lack of member services ...

Decade-long ban for UGC director upheld

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... savings in UGC-related products by having calls made to prospective clients using details including those obtained from a third-party website operator, offering them a free superannuation 'health check,'" ASIC said at time of banning. Subsequently ...

RBA cuts rates, experts debate next moves

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... head of fixed income Kellie Wood said the central bank's statements were more dovish than expected. "The RBA delivered its third 25bps cut in August, taking the cash rate to 3.6%. This is consistent with our view and in line with the market's expectation. ...

CBA sets aside $52m for remediation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2025
... filed in January 2020 against CFSIL and the Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society (CMLA) with AIA Australia joining as the third respondent in April 2021. The class action alleges that CFSIL did not act in the best interests of members and breached ...