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Super funds covet more global equities: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2025
... equities, the analysis, led by J.P Morgan head of equity research for Australia and New Zealand Jason Steed, shows super funds are collectively underweight in US mega-cap technology stocks or the Magnificent 7. "The growth of super funds' global ...

Relaxed superannuation preservation rules will sink returns: Frontier

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
A Frontier report, commissioned by the Super Members Council, has argued that current preservation rules provide super funds with the flexibility to invest in unlisted assets, and warned that permanently relaxing these rules will decrease long-term ...

Former adviser accused of theft loses lengthy extradition fight

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2025
... Pearson, formerly based in Perth, is accused of having stolen millions of dollars intended for clients' self-managed super funds. She was permanently banned by ASIC in 2015 after it found she engaged in dishonest conduct and in conduct that was misleading ...

SMC highlights long-term benefits of investing in private markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAY 2025
... the policy principles of preservation, universality and compulsion." One of the key benefits of unlisted assets for super funds is that they diversify a portfolio and provide a more stable net return when they are included, especially in the current ...

Chalmers lays down the law on super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2025
... the increased tax rate will also include taxing unrealised gains including assets and shares held in self-managed super funds. Chalmers added that the calculation of unrealised gains exists in other parts of the super system. "It's not unique to ...

TPD claim settlements take 'considerably longer': Rainmaker

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 12 MAY 2025
... claims took two weeks to two months, while some 40% were processed in between two to six months. The findings come as super funds make headlines for their systemic failures over death and TPD claims, including ASIC taking legal proceedings against AustralianSuper ...

Former financial adviser charged in alleged $160k super fraud case

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... offences in Sydney's north-west, accused of hoodwinking five individuals out of over $160,000 from their self-managed super funds (SMSFs). A statement from Police NSW said officers began an investigation after five individuals reported unauthorised ...

Reducing super tax cap to $2m 'a concern': FAAA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... "So that will obviously catch quite a lot more people. They're also looking for a ban on lending in self-managed super funds on property." Abood said lowering the threshold will put many more retirees at risk, including those who are farmers and ...

Super funds put foot down on Woodside

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... chairs the Energy Board's Sustainability Committee, with HESTA also voting against the broader remuneration plan. The super funds said the gas giant has failed to meet expectations on climate action and a transition to net-zero. "We believe the steps ...

Industry bodies call for delay to Payday Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2025
... whether the regime suits the purpose of SMSFs. Extending the window for contributions to be processed and received by super funds from seven calendar days to 10 business days. Extending the window for correction where incorrect fund information leads ...