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Brighter Super names chief investment officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... ability to navigate uncertainty, manage risk and make disciplined long-term investment decisions in the best interests of members." Webb said he is excited to be joining Brighter Super. "Brighter Super represents a fantastic opportunity to work with ...

Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... doing so in response to clinical testing results confirming the existence of health conditions being suffered by family members. "These clinical results of family members will continue to be accessible through underwriting and will impact the availability ...

CareSuper makes sweeping insurance changes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
CareSuper 'Category A' members will be hit with higher insurance costs come April 1. The $60 billion super fund said after three years of holding fees steady, a rise in claims have made increases necessary. "At CareSuper, everything we do is ...

Superhero Super shutters lifestage options

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
... lifestage investment strategy (LIS) options from February 13, saying the move will improve the financial future of its members. The Sand LIS, Coral LIS, Ocean LIS, and Sky LIS will be removed, with members within those options to be automatically transferred ...

CFS, Stockspot deliver double-digit returns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 23 JAN 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) and Stockspot have both delivered double-digit returns to members in their highest-performing options. For CFS, the FirstChoice Employer Super growth fund (MySuper Lifestage 1975-79) delivered an 11.6% return, while the FirstChoice ...

Mercer's Helga Birgden departs after 18 years

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... investing and governance as a global executive and board member, managing investment risk, return, and reputation for boards, members, and stakeholders. Her clients include the World Bank Group, International Finance Corporation, G20, and several development ...

IFS unveils new pathway for industry super fund advice

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... reaching retirement within the next 10 years. IFS executive manager of advice services Adrian Gervasoni said super fund members often seek guidance focused on education, decision-making and goal setting rather than complex portfolio management or tax ...

Shadow Minister for Financial Services Pat Conaghan resigns

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... leader David Littleproud offered blanket resignations for all current Shadow Ministerial positions held by National Party members. I have since sent my resignation from the position of Shadow Assistant Treasurer and Shadow Minister for Financial Services ...

Netwealth's APRA-mandated governance overhaul underway

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 22 JAN 2026
... executive level. This was part of its agreement with ASIC in December under which it said it will repay $101 million to super members who accessed the First Guardian Master Fund on its platform. Netwealth said it recognises the importance of this work ...

Danish pension fund dumps US bonds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2026
... the return," Schelde said on the decision to divest. The fund said it has also received requests from some of its 800 members to divest all US holdings, including equities, but noted the fund is legally obliged to chase the best possible returns. "We ...