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First Guardian victims advance in case against InterPrac

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... a successful court outcome in February 2027 or a successful determination in the case between InterPrac and AFCA, her advocacy for fellow victims will still go on. Kee spearheads the SOS Save Our Super website, an advocacy group that is fighting for ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... they are looking for advice on what to do with their full financial affairs." Rest general manager of public policy and advocacy Enrico Burgio said many members of the $113 billion super fund might find it hard to be able to get financial advice if it ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... relationships, flagging further consultation is needed on what "targeted exemptions" looks like. This is in the form of protection advocacy, educational and employment communications. This is also to ensure "low-risk arrangements" and necessary contact ...

Challenger launches retirement research institute

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
Challenger has launched the Institute for Lifetime Income, an advocacy and insights platform focused on improving financial and longevity literacy. Challenger said launching the institute formalises the work it has already been undertaking for decades ...

Former chief financial officer at Rest returns in new role

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... overseeing strategy, finance, tax, valuations and investment operations, legal and company secretariat, public policy and advocacy, and strategy procurement and facilities. The appointment comes as Rest progresses its Super Simple for Life strategy ...

Super Consumers appoints former regulator as chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JUL 2026
... financial services regulation and public policy to SCA and has previously served as the chief executive of CHOICE, a consumer advocacy group. Kell currently serves as the chair of the consumer consultative committee at Australian Financial Security Authority ...

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 ...