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ART overhauls death and TPD insurance fees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... Disability (TPD) Assist charges decreasing on average by 14.1% and 31.2% for male and female members respectively. In the case of a member opting-in for income protection, premium rates are decreasing on average by 16.6% for all members. However, if ...

Law blocking abusers hiding super assets passes parliament

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
The government has passed landmark legislation allowing victim survivors of child sexual abuse to access the superannuation assets of convicted offenders who fail to pay court ordered compensation. Assistant treasurer and minister for financial services ...

Sequoia delays dividend amid InterPrac sale uncertainty

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
... However, Sequoia now says Conquest has disputed the termination of the agreement. "On 7 May 2026 the Federal Court adjourned the case management hearing regarding the ASIC proceedings to allow the parties an opportunity to confer regarding the status ...

Future Fund executive departs after 10 years

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... rarely get the same treatment. Instead, they inherit procurement frameworks, project governance, budgeting cycles, business case templates - tools designed for a different purpose. Yet technology, data and AI are now core enablers of investment capability. ...

Former adviser jailed over $2m SMSF investment scheme

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... trust of his clients, misappropriated investors' funds and used the money for his own benefit," said Court. ASIC said the case formed part of its broader efforts to target unlicensed conduct and protect consumers from financial harm, particularly in ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... companies. "With both vehicles now sitting at or around 30%, and small business companies sitting below that at 25%, the case for a discretionary trust collapses to non-tax considerations. Asset protection and succession planning remain valid reasons ...

ASX Advisory Group gives update on corporate governance revision

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... AGCG discussed the frequency of director elections and concluded that, at this point in time, "there is not a compelling case to introduce a recommendation dealing with director elections." It also suggested an improved remuneration structure for non-executive ...

Rest faces scrutiny over alleged super reporting error

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... sits with ASIC, APRA and the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). The ATO declined to comment on the specific case due to taxpayer confidentiality obligations. The case also highlights the growing operational pressures facing super funds ...

GQG reports nearly US$10 outflows, keeps FUM stable

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... intelligence infrastructure theme," he explained. "We believe the consequent outflow risks are adequately factored into our base case, with current performance indicating headroom to manage costs if revenue deteriorate. Both salary and marketing/distribution ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... context like super," she said. Treasury's review of the test in 2022 proved these "unintended consequences" to be the case. The following year, in response to fixing such issues, Treasury extended the test period from eight to 10 years to encourage ...