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Super funds lagging RIC obligations: Pulse Check

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... and preparedness for the transition to retirement. Most funds (92%) indicated they have delivered on their intended enhancements to member support since the 2024 pulse check, however only 28% of funds have delivered cohort specific enhancements to member ...

AMP launches new digital financial advice tools

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... launched a series of new digital advice solutions to provide members with personalised retirement plans. The recent enhancements include streamlined access to three new retirement sub-journeys and a retirement planner. Through the new digital tools ...

Rest launches new retirement tools to increase advice appetite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
... added. "We're committed to continually improving how we support members approaching or in retirement, with more enhancements and deeper advice integration planned as part of our ongoing strategy." Additionally, Rest Retire Ready will be complemented ...

APRA tackles 'weak demand' for longevity products in second consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2025
... considering broader LAGIC changes at this stage. However, these may be explored in the future as part of longer-term enhancements to the capital framework for longevity products." A provider of annuities, Challenger voiced strong support for the proposed ...

Platform trustees told to improve investment governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... Financial Accountability Regime. "APRA will actively and closely monitor steps taken by platform trustees. Where planned enhancements or implementation are assessed inadequate, platform trustees can expect robust regulatory action and the full use of ...

Zenith reaffirms Metrics ratings amid doubts

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 SEP 2025
... understanding the framework and whether that was consistent with best practice." He added that there's been several enhancements in the time Zenith has been covering the strategy, including adding independent directors to the board and greater in-built ...

Aware Super launches new features for advisers

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025
... and viewing client Centrelink payment schedules. Aware Super group executive member growth Steve Travis said the enhancements follow a 24% increase in registered advisers over the past 12 months. "This upgrade and enhancement of a key platform used by ...

MLC Expand adds general manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2025
... the - most contemporary wrap platforms in Australia," she said. "The speed at which the team are able to implement enhancements and act on adviser feedback is what makes me excited to be joining Liz and the MLC Expand team."

Australian Ethical FUM grows 34%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 JUL 2025
... year. Further, Australian Ethical said the number of new members consolidating their super balances increased after enhancements to the joining process, while Superannuation Guarantee contributions continued to underpin stable ongoing positive net flows. ...

Betashares acquires InvestSense, launches Trellia Wealth Partners

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 JUL 2025
... accustomed to. "To that end, there will be no change to the management or service of existing client portfolios unless enhancements with demonstrable adviser or investor benefits are available or appropriate," he said. Betashares founder and chief executive ...