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Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... misinformation in the aged care industry, particularly off the back of the new rules, which everyone ranging from family members to aged care providers to government service workers, are grappling with. On 1 November 2025, the government implemented ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

Advisers at the forefront of elder financial abuse prevention

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... aware and recognise when elder abuse comes along. Unfortunately, Hacker observes perpetrators are often carers or family members. "The most common is family members. My roles previously have included working in trustee companies and in trustee companies ...

Aware Super overhauls investment team structure

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... rather than silos, and ensure our teams have the data, governance and accountability needed to deliver for our 1.2 million members in all market conditions. "Today's announcement is a new era for Aware Super's members and will empower us to achieve our ...

UniSuper 'missed out' on gold rally, but for good reason: Pearce

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... Despite the glittering gold rally, UniSuper has steered away from the bullion saying it does not produce income for its members. UniSuper chief investment officer John Pearce said the $166 billion super fund does accept gold to be a store of value and ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... anticipates there will be a lot more focus on coercive control and elder abuse in the years ahead. "... if there are family members or people in your immediate circle who have malicious intent to get their hands on someone's superannuation, then getting ...

AustralianSuper risk lead jumps to rival

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... tasked with strengthening the framework, processes, and oversight that support how the super invests on behalf of its members. Stevenson brings more than 20 years of experience across financial services, asset management, and superannuation. She spent ...

Equity Trustees places superannuation arm under review

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... 12 months to complete. O'Brien said that regardless of the review's outcome, the company "remains committed to ensuring members best interests are protected through this process" and it does not change EQT's intention to defend the court proceedings ...

Aussie veterans front Senate over underpaid pensions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... Navy in 1982 and was a member of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) Scheme. The scheme was open to members of the defence force between 1972 and 1991, at which point it was closed to new members and Military Super was commenced. ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
With the Division 296 superannuation tax soon becoming a reality, members with large sums of wealth must consider their tax planning and retirement strategies and act with urgency, according to an SMSF expert. At the SMSFA National Conference this morning ...