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TelstraSuper did fall foul of IDR obligations: Federal Court

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... explain to members what the delay was, nor did it inform them of their right to escalate the issue to AFCA. On this note, the judge stated: "It was not sufficient...for the IDR delay notifications issued by TelstraSuper to merely state that "the investigation ...

Rest names head of private markets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
Rest has confirmed Marina Pasika will take on the role permanently. Pasika has been serving in the role in an acting capacity since October 2025, stepping up after Simon Esposito left the fund for a role at buyout firm CVC Capital Partners. At the time ...

Former Venture Egg adviser permanently banned

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
A financial adviser who allowed others to provide Statements of Advice (SOAs) in his name and was actively involved in the dodgy referral processes that led to significant client losses due to the Shield and First Guardian collapses is now banned. Aristotle ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... income sustainability - probability of success, longevity coverage and inflation resilience - so members and fiduciaries can judge outcomes through the right lens," State Street said.

TPB consults on AI usage rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026
The Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has proposed new artificial intelligence (AI) usage rules for tax practitioners while providing tax agent services. The TPB has released draft guidance and is seeking feedback until April 21. Some of the core obligations ...

Adviser reprimanded over clients' loss of cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026
The Financial Services and Credit Panel (FSCP) issued a reprimand to a financial adviser who recommended a client roll their super over to another product, costing them their insurance coverage. The financial adviser was reprimanded this month, after ...

Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... contributions made. This does not mean the victim has access to the total superannuation assets, it is just for them to judge whether extra contributions were removed, making it no longer worthwhile for them to see compensation from those additional ...

Another RBA hike in May 'not a done deal'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) hiked the cash rate by 0.25% to 4.1% at yesterday's meeting, citing a "material risk" that inflation will stay above the central bank's target range of 2-3%. The decision to hike was all but split, with five voting ...

Australians like AI, reluctant to trust it on financial decisions: Survey

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Australians are increasingly using artificial intelligence (AI) in their daily lives, but most remain reluctant to trust it with decisions about their money. Research by Colonial First State (CFS) found while familiarity with AI is growing, human judgement ...

ASIC has 'strong appetite' to hold boards to account

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
Following the landmark Federal Court decision in the case ASIC brought against Star Entertainment, ASIC chair Joe Longo said the regulator will not shy away from holding company directors to account. The Federal Court found two former senior executives ...