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Super funds fail customer service test: SCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... Australia (SCA) reveals, which slapped the industry with an overall failing grade on customer satisfaction. The consumer advocacy body, together with Customer Service Benchmarking Australia (CSBA), conducted a mystery shopping study of 20 major super ...

LRBA ban requires immediate clarity: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... including what elements must be satisfied for an "arrangement" to be in place before 10 August 2026. SMSFA head of policy and advocacy Tracey Scotchbrook said industry professionals, including trustees, SMSF professionals and credit providers, will need ...

FAAA urges insolvency crackdown to curb soaring CSLR costs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... almost 19 times higher than Treasury's original estimate of less than $10 million a year. FAAA general manager policy, advocacy and standards Phill Anderson said much of the increase had been driven by the collapse of managed investment schemes linked ...

ASFA makes suggestions for performance test overhaul

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... 2021, to assess whether superannuation products are delivering competitive returns for members. ASFA chief policy and advocacy officer James Koval said the test had achieved its original objective of improving member outcomes but now required reform ...

Financial services CSLR Levy hits $198m

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 JUL 2026
... trust was misplaced." Reacting to the update, Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson told Financial Standard the increase did not come as a surprise, instead he was expecting worse. ...

BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 JUN 2026
... Allianz Retire+ between June 2018 and October 2021. Rady is also the vice chair of Breakthrough T1D Australia, a research, advocacy, and community support organisation.

Small pocket of failed measures can 'blow the entire business': Anderson

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) general manager of policy, advocacy and standards Phil Anderson warned licensees to improve their control measures for authorised representatives to avoid any unintended consequences. Breaking down licensees' ...

SIAA focuses mission on building prosperity for investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) will prioritise building prosperity for investors, underscored by strong advocacy work, fostering connections and raising awareness about a dynamic and inclusive profession. At the annual conference ...

Combating modern slavery difficult but not impossible: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... slavery through many ways; shareholder resolutions, divestments, exclusions as well as company engagements and policy advocacy," Ausbil Investment Management head of ESG and co-portfolio manager Mans Carlsson said. Carlsson will co - present the Human ...

InterPrac targets First Guardian victim, disputes AFCA ruling

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... need to navigate the complex complaints and compensation system. She also spearheads the SOS Save Our Super website, an advocacy group fighting for justice for victims. "In my view, the fact that victims are now being dragged into Federal Court proceedings ...