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SMC questions SCA's 'mystery caller' report

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... progress beyond the member verification process - a critical first step for super fund call centres given the growing risks of fraud and scams," SMC spokesperson added. "Real super fund members expect their funds to take identity security very seriously ...

NSW director disqualified over $7m SMSF scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
The Federal Court has permanently disqualified former director Larry Dawson from managing corporations after finding he defrauded investors on their self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) investments. Dawson was pulled out for his role as a sole director ...

Crypto traders surge, Swyftx expands into mainstream assets

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... The report also highlighted growing security concerns, with 62% of active traders reporting they had encountered a scam or fraud attempt, most commonly phishing attacks. One in four targeted investors suffered financial losses. "Being targeted is now ...

Aussie Olympian's brother sentenced over crypto scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2026
... occasions, banks informed Gunn they had received complaints that funds credited to Mormarkets accounts had been affected by fraud or other suspicious activity. All accounts associated with Mormarkets were eventually closed by the banks, ASIC said. When ...

Super funds fail customer service test: SCA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... of mystery shoppers is not same as that of actual fund members," she said. "Keeping members' funds and data safe from fraud is the highest priority, so funds ask rigorous identity confirmation questions which mystery shoppers will find frustrating ...

Advice veteran's exit creates $1bn Tassie wealth group

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
Mancell Financial Group (MFG) founder Peter Mancell has retired as a financial adviser after 46 years, selling the business he built to pave the way for a $1 billion wealth management firm in Tasmania. Mancell officially stepped away as an adviser and ...

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... strengthen its cyber security framework for super trustees, launching two new tools in December 2025 to help them enhance their fraud controls. As cyber threats continue to increase, specifically around the financial services sector, experts have advised ...

Tribunal shortens financial adviser's five-year ban

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... Financial Planning in March 2023 and then to BNR Financial Services, according to LinkedIn. "ASIC has not alleged dishonesty, fraud, or intentional misconduct in my case. The concerns raised relate to compliance and competence judgements, not integrity. ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
APRA has commenced an investigation into if Diversa's executive remuneration decisions were made in accordance with prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act. "Prudent remuneration practices play a ...

Diversa drags Praemium into First Guardian lawsuit

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
Praemium and its subsidiaries are now caught up in the ASIC-led First Guardian legal saga, having been thrown in the mix by Diversa Trustees. Praemium this morning announced, together with Powerwrap and One Vue Wealth Services (OVWS), it received notices ...