Newspaper icon
The latest issue of Financial Standard now available as an e-newspaper
READ NOW

Search Results

Showing 31 - 40 of 2507 results for "Association of"

ASFA joins Finance Industry Council of Australia

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia (ASFA) has joined the Finance Industry Council of Australia (FICA), marking the first time the superannuation sector has formally been represented within the peak coordinating body for Australia's broader ...

Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... by the superannuation sector, which said the changes reinforce the integrity of the retirement savings system. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said convicted perpetrators would no longer be able ...

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... exemption or superannuation tax arrangements." The exemption of superannuation was met with resounding relief. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said this is a win for 19 million Australians with ...

ASFA expands technical implementation service

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is expanding its technical implementation service across all ASFA members, regardless of their membership status. From July, access to ASFA InPractice's (AIP) co-design working groups will ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... retirement circumstances and needs, is not comparable to how the test is used for MySuper products," he said. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty said the performance test "has done a great job" but it ...

ASFA chair to step down after four years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is on the hunt for a new independent chair. Gary Dransfield is stepping down after four years as independent chair of ASFA. While there, he oversaw the appointment of Mary Delahunty as chief ...

Pacific Equity Partners adds four to local team

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... Jefferies, Riparian Capital Partners, KPMG, and EY. While studying, Leeson worked for the Financial Management Association of Australia in Brisbane. "These new team members reflect the strong level of activity across the firm and our continued focus ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... inflation and cost of living are the most important thing to account for in retirement. According to the latest Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's (ASFA) retirement standard, a comfortable lifestyle will require at least $54,840 a year ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... SMC said SMSFs account for about 80% of existing claims on the CSLR scheme relating to advice in that sector. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the recommendations will go a long way in reducing CSLR claims in the first ...

Adviser exam pass rate exceeds 70% for the first time in 12 months

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026
... 22,611 individuals have sat the exam and 92% (20,963) have passed, ASIC said. This comes after the Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) made a submission to the Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) consultation urging the inclusion of financial ...