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ATO sounds alarm as Payday Super deadline nears

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

The Australian Taxation Office has urged employers to act immediately ahead of the introduction of Payday Super on July 1, warning businesses have just five weeks remaining to prepare for one of the biggest changes to the superannuation system in years. ...

AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... the lead ombudsman for superannuation and to have the opportunity to contribute to the superannuation industry for the benefit of many Australians," he said. The appointment comes as AFCA continues to sharpen its focus on how financial firms implement ...

ASIC, APRA target insurers' TPD product sustainability

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026

... comparison to 1% in death claims for the same period. Last year, ASIC investigated AustralianSuper for sitting on death benefit claims that exceeded internal targets of four months. Most recently, though, AustralianSuper's group insurer TAL said ...

Financial services failing to provide consistent outcomes: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... operating as intended. AFCA said escalation that enables emerging issues to be identified and addressed early will also benefit businesses to improve their operation on this front. Meanwhile, over the six months to December end, AFCA has secured $1.9 ...

ISS STOXX Sustainability names APAC head

STAFF WRITER | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... many market and regional nuances, coupled with her command of global sustainability industry developments, will greatly benefit our clients' ability to turn responsible investing into action." Leske said the role builds on her existing responsibilities ...

Hostplus, AIA lose $1.4m TPD dispute

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... by AIA Australia and Hostplus over a refusal to pay a $1.466 million additional total and permanent disablement (TPD) benefit, despite recognising the member failed to declare an underlying health issue when applying for cover. The determination, made ...

UniSuper pilots' digital estate planning partnership with Safewill

VINNY VUCAGO | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

UniSuper has partnered with online estate planning platform Safewill in a pilot program aimed at simplifying the Will creation process for members and improving awareness around estate planning and superannuation beneficiary nominations. Under the arrangement ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026

... which will be brought forward by BlackRock's investment capabilities to deliver those products. CFS members will also benefit from BlackRock's experience delivering LifePath Paycheck in the US - an integrated target date strategy which provides ...

ASIC furthers simplification with regulatory roadmaps

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... streamlined digital services for company registrations. "We are deliberately prioritising initiatives that deliver the greatest benefit and are consulting openly with industry. I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed their insights, ideas, and ...

Super funds get ahead of proposed minimum service standards: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... back-office practices. One high profile example is Cbus paying a nearly $24 million fine for the lengthy delay of death benefit payments. The government now wants all super funds to step up and force the timely and compassionate handling of death benefits ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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