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Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

... rising insurance costs across the industry are contributing to that pressure," the spokesperson said. "Across all super funds and insurers, claims are rising and so are costs, but Cbus members know if they make a claim in a time of need, we will be there ...

Super funds score win on stamp duty disclosure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

The way in which super funds will have to disclose stamp duty as part of fees and costs to members is changing from July. From July 1, stamp duty paid in one year will be disclosed over the following seven years in fees and costs summaries publishing ...

SMC backs proposal to close family violence super loophole

VINNY VUCAGO | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... inherit their victim's super," Schubert said. The proposed reforms would also need to extend across different types of super funds and payment structures to ensure consistency, SMC added. The submission also highlighted the need to include self-managed ...

Technical glitch hits Team Super investment switches

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 24 APR 2026

... we can put you in touch with Team Super Financial Advice," he said. Last October, the prudential regulator warned super funds about relying on a concentrated set of technology providers and the dependency on the cloud and movement of workloads to it ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

... can result in a "significant risk or cyber threat" as well as prolonged administrative burden between advisers and super funds. "Financial advisers are recognised in the law as providers of taxation advice (Qualified Tax Relevant Providers) and therefore ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

... performance test if we can do that in a way that doesn't diminish the high standards and in a way that doesn't diminish super funds' responsibilities to members." Chalmers added that despite having had discussions with the superannuation sector "for ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 20 APR 2026

... capital has the potential to drive growth in both economies. By seeking out global investment opportunities, Australian super funds and UK pension funds are building diverse and resilient portfolios that can help deliver long-term retirement outcomes ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026

... not transitioning their superannuation to the retirement phase when eligible. Under the proposal, all APRA-regulated super funds would be required to offer members aged 65 and over a pre-set account-based pension, a new income product 'MyIncome'. ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... usage from members in general. In essence, digital advice must now be considered "core system infrastructure" for super funds as it allows for scaled access to help and earlier activation of engagement and lower cost-to-serve. Most digital tool users ...

FEATURE: Private equity | Time to deploy

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026

... PE investment. According to Rainmaker Information, ART has one of the largest PE portfolios out of all Australian super funds. As at December 2025, ART had around $23.5 billion invested in PE, representing around 6% of the total portfolio at an aggregate ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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