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Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
New data shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective ...

Northern Trust appoints APAC head of industry development

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... competition intensifies within the custody and asset servicing sector, with providers increasingly targeting large scale super funds and institutional mandates through enhanced technology, data and client engagement capabilities. Sara brings more than ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
... firefighting, what does that say about the values underpinning so-called responsible investment?" Garrett noted industry super funds have built their reputation on serving workers and investing in long-term public interest. "It is entirely reasonable ...

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 ...