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Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... as to the perpetrator's total superannuation balance, along with total amount of additional 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 ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
U Ethical has appointed a new chief executive to replace the outgoing Mathew Browning. Browning is passing the reins to Brett Jollie, who is joining the company on April 7, after spending more than eight years at the helm. U Ethical chair Fiona Pearse ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... economy, and will reduce costs for Australian consumers." Although the negotiations have concluded, the free trade agreement has not yet come into force. The Super Members Council (SMC) is urging the government to swiftly ratify the agreement to expedite ...

Prime Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... will discontinue from April 30. Pension accounts (Transition to Retirement or Retirement Income Stream) invested in this will not be affected. Accumulation members still invested in this option after this time, will have the portion of their existing ...

Brighter Super, QIC back autonomous robot company

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... safety through solutions that complement existing inspection models. "FMT is solving that problem with a platform that is not only safer and more efficient but also unlocks a new level of asset intelligence and predictive capabilities. This is the direction ...

FEATURE | Regulation: Picking up the pieces

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... as they seemed busy. The next month, Kee contacted them again to ask about First Guardian. It seemed strange that she could not click into or see her investments, because she had specifically asked to view the breakdowns. "I was told, 'most people ...

Severe underperformance sees Polen Capital funds wound up

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... "The decision follows Polen Capital's sustained underperformance of the funds relative to their benchmarks, and the funds not achieving sufficient scale to be cost-effective for investors," Montgomery Investment Management said. The decision to terminate ...

Australian Ethical makes changes to super menu, fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
Australian Ethical Super is closing its High Growth offering and introducing another investment option as it prepares to roll out fee changes. Australian Ethical Super will close its High Growth investment option from May 1, with all members to be transferred ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... retirees. The report found super also broadened household assets beyond real estate and cash and allowed everyday Australians - not just the wealthiest - to share in the income generated by companies and assets. SMC said super funds' ability to invest ...

APRA greenlights Insignia Financial takeover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... signed in July 2025, Insignia Financial said it expects the takeover to occur in the first half of this year. If the scheme has not come into effect by July 22 - exactly one year after the deal was reached - then Insignia would be permitted to pay a ...