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Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... considered in the national interest, the professional investment community must guard against the unintended consequences that may arise when mandates or restrictions distort the system," she said. The MCGPI makes clear the central purpose of pensions ...

Australian Ethical aligns Christian Super members' cover

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025
... with income protection cover will retain their cover, however it will become fixed on 1 December 2025, and the cost of cover may increase, depending on their age, sex at birth and occupation category. On the fee front, males and females will have different ...

ASIC targets funds over 'disappointing' retiree communications

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... one-size-fits-all retirement communications aimed primarily at pre-retirees. As a result, ASIC said it is concerned many Australians may not have the information they need to make confident and informed decisions about retirement. In addition, the review ...

Fortitude launches Small Cap PE Fund

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... specialising in the area. "Given it's higher return potential and differentiated exposure, the Fortitude Small Cap PE Fund may work well as satellite allocation alongside more diversified global funds in the private equity space," Brookman said. In the ...

ASIC exposes holes in managed funds' offshoring cyber controls

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... enquiries in a 30-day period and another 16,500 enquiries originating from 24 countries in a 12-month period," ASIC said. In May, Lifestyle Solutions Financial Planning's Daniel Boce told Financial Standard that his personal assistant located in ...

Insurers design framework for dealing with mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... representatives, mental health advocates, superannuation trustees, financial advisers, and medical professionals, CALI said. CALI may also look at contemporary medical evidence and return-to-work practices to see if the new approach could provide clarity ...

Igneo divests 15.3% stake in Adelaide Airport

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... divestment is expected to be completed this month. Igneo has been an investor in Adelaide Airport since its privatisation in May 1998. The interest was offloaded to the airport's other existing shareholders, which include UniSuper, Hostplus, IFM Investors ...

Controversial US policy to benefit Australia

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... an improvement in the relative price competitiveness of some Australian goods in the US market. At the same time Australia may import commodities at better price points given lower global growth." The report also suggested that there is potential for ...

Retail investors want true hedge fund exposure: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... structures, transparent fees and daily liquidity. "While these vehicles don't perfectly replicate traditional hedge funds and may deliver lower absolute returns, they still provide diversified, defensive exposure and potential sources of alpha. By ...

Full automation key for business success, but not investments

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... handling such as typing numbers and re-keying forms creates risk. A single missed field can lead to rework, which wastes time and may result in compliance breaches. By shifting to automated data flows and calculations, firms reduce human error." Netwealth ...