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Government to ask super funds to invest in defence infrastructure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2026
The federal government has endorsed a recommendation that the Department of Defence establish a dedicated division to deal with private investors to drive the delivery of infrastructure projects. The recommendation was made as part of a review of the ...

Advisers need more support: FAAA submission

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
... of advisers and cut through regulatory red tape, while supporting consumer protections. The FAAA urged the federal government to address the drop in adviser numbers, ensuring the supply of professional financial advisers meets the increasing demand. ...

GESB alignment strategy sees member, FUM growth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... the opportunities we can provide to support members going forward." "Some of that will be dependent on the federal government legislation that is looking to expand the ability of financial advice and general financial advice, but even without that legislation ...

Diversa to 'vigorously defend' ASIC allegations

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2025
... liquidation proceeds, Diversa is referring them onto the government. Diversa is seeking financial assistance from the federal government under Part 23 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth). Diversa said it is currently in the process ...

'We won't bet against the US', but 'China is not a foe': Elia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2025
... not a foe in that context," Elia said. "So, we have got to continue to work on that relationship. I think the federal government is doing a phenomenal job in that regard." Despite Hostplus feeling that China is still a positive investment play, Elia ...

CSLR a 'shared responsibility' for all AFCA members: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... deliberate negligence of their peers over which they have no control nor influence." Burgess has also called for the federal government to contribute. "The government is the only stakeholder that has the power to enact and affect the regulatory settings ...

Australian economy 'stronger than expected'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
... said the GDP print was "hotter" than expected but said there are still challenges facing the economy. "The federal government still has a challenge on its hands regarding low productivity growth, with private business investment benign. This is not a ...

Schroder urges 'open dialogue' with government

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 4 SEP 2025
AustralianSuper chief executive Paul Schroder has warned that while superannuation funds may have the capital to invest in future infrastructure projects, the government should bear the risks. Speaking at the National Press Club, Schroder said the potential ...

Future Group calls on super funds to push for bold emissions target

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
Ahead of the federal government deciding on its 2035 emissions target, Future Group has called for a 75% reduction on 2005 levels, which it said could unlock $20 billion a year in capital investment. New scenario analysis from Deloitte Access Economics ...

Super funds should prompt members on death benefits: SCA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 26 AUG 2025
... had reported they have made a binding death benefit nomination. "Super Consumers Australia is calling on the federal government to undertake an independent review of how the super death benefit system is working," SCA said. "An independent review could ...