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ASIC expands list of super lead generation entities

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... that have acquired leads, including Lunaris Wealth, Solara Wealth and Wise Investments Direct. ASIC said superannuation trustees should review the warning signs identified in its report against their own data to help detect potentially harmful switching ...

Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... vulnerability," they said, urging for stronger oversight of the service provider chains. APRA and ASIC emphasised the need for trustees to strengthen their operational resilience to ensure critical services are delivered throughout the supply chain. ...

Trustees lack death benefit claims uplift urgency: ASIC

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... claims handling practices, a follow-up review found very little to no improvements have been made. ASIC's review of 45 trustees found varying degrees of urgency in response to its scathing review of death benefit claims handling processes released ...

ASIC to take 'balanced' stance on super advertising ban rules

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 JUN 2026
... advertising of superannuation funds during the employee onboarding process, which take effect in a few weeks. From July 1, trustees and employers will not be able to promote super products at the point of hiring, with the aim of limiting undue influence ...

More aggressive than ever: ASIC defends First Guardian investigation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUN 2026
... proceedings in the Federal Court against 26 defendants relating to these issues. This includes recent action against Equity Trustees for allegedly failing to meet its trustee obligations and not act in members' best financial interests when onboarding ...

APRA slaps additional licence conditions on HTFS Nominees

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... the process of acquiring HTFS Nominees. HTFS Nominees was appointed trustee of HUB24 Super in 2020, replacing Diversa Trustees. Last December, said HUB24 said it intends to transition the role of the trustee for the HUB24 Super Fund into the HUB24 Group ...

'No basis' to ban independent trustee model: Equity Trustees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
Equity Trustees has made a submission to Treasury on Enhancing Member Protections in the Superannuation System saying there is "no sound basis" for banning the professional independent trustee model. Equity Trustees said independent trustees look after ...

Old settings for TPD 'no longer fit': APRA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2026
... constraints and where change may be needed. APRA is working closely with CALI to facilitate engagement between insurers and trustees to address sustainability, she added. At a recent roundtable with ASIC, Magill said several themes were consistently ...

AustralianSuper names new investment chief

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... of additional value," Schroder said. Prior to joining AustralianSuper, Manuell also held roles with JBWere and Equity Trustees. Manuell said he felt humbled and excited to take on the new role. "I am deeply humbled by the opportunity to lead the team ...

Royal London AM extends SS&C mandate for new Aussie funds

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026
... services to the funds, including accounting, unit pricing, transfer agency, valuation and tax/financial reporting. Equity Trustees will serve as the Responsible Entity for RLAM's new funds. "We are thrilled to extend our partnership with SS&C to encompass ...