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Aware Super names head of stewardship

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
Aware Super has appointed a new head of stewardship within its Aware Responsible Investment team. As head of stewardship at Aware, Chris Newton will be leading a team of analysts focusing on building financial value and sustainable outcomes for the ...

Brighter Super invests $225m as part of $500m commitment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
Brighter Super has committed almost half of its planned $500 million in the Queensland Investment Strategy (QIS), two years into a five-year program aimed at increasing local investment across property, agriculture, infrastructure and high-growth businesses. ...

Hostplus, AIA lose $1.4m TPD dispute

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... 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 March 26, found AIA was still ...

UniSuper pilots' digital estate planning partnership with Safewill

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... is complicated, but in reality, it can be quick and straightforward," Lubofksy said. The initiative also aims to improve member understanding of how superannuation is treated within estate planning arrangements, particularly the role beneficiary nominations ...

ASIC launches action against Equity Trustees for $65m First Guardian failures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Equity Trustees Superannuation (ETSL), alleging failures in care, skill and diligence concerning the decision to allow members to invest in the First Guardian Master Fund. This ...

Australian Unity hires from HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... during this time across the superannuation sector and global investment markets. "I am excited to continue to support HESTA member outcomes as a board director for two of HESTA's strategic investments. In my new position, I am focused on leveraging ...

AustralianSuper hires head of AI

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... position in retirement is an opportunity I am really looking forward to. "Whether it's through supporting personalised member guidance and advice, enabling greater investment capability and insights or further improving service levels, AI and automation ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) is plotting the "largest-ever" expansion of its retirement offerings through a multi-partner alliance to enhance retirement solutions. Developed with Challenger, Generation Life, and BlackRock, the partnerships transform product-led ...

Vital Business Partners names chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
Vital Business Partners (VBP), part of AZ NGA's network, has appointed a new chief executive, replacing Nathan Jacobsen who joined the parent company as chief operating officer earlier this year but continued to oversee the management of VBP. VBP has ...

SIAA focuses mission on building prosperity for investors

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... driving home several strategic imperatives: advocacy, lifting industry capability through knowledge and education, effective member collaboration and engagement, professionalism, and raising awareness to promote the value of the industry to the broader ...