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Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026
... misconduct, and hold those responsible accountable, is crucial for investor confidence and market efficiency." The Super Members Council (SMC) also welcomed the government's move to reset the compensation scheme by better reflecting where the biggest ...

Digital assets framework bill passes, paves the way for consumer confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... are also given an 18-month period to comply with the new licensing and operational standards. However, Digital Economy Council of Australia chair Paul Derham told Financial Standard said while the DAP authorisation is "pretty well" understood, the authorisation ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026
... Senate yesterday, bans the use of predictive genetic test results when assessing a person's application for cover. The Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it has long supported the responsible use of genetic test results to empower people ...

T. Rowe Price Australia country head exits

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2026
... Bloomberg Women's Buy Side Network for Australia and New Zealand, and co-chair of the CFA Society Australia Member Council. T. Rowe Price said it remains committed to its Australian business. "As the market continues to evolve, we are building on ...

Super funds must protect members, says Kirkland

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... warned, saying trustees must revise their processes to avoid exploitation by super switching schemes. Speaking at the Law Council of Australia's Superannuation Lawyers Conference on Thursday, Kirkland emphasised the role trustees play in protecting consumers. ...

Non-partisan superannuation 'friendship' group formed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) attended the launch of Parliamentary Friends of Superannuation at Parliament House. The "friendship" group brings together members of parliament and senators from across the political spectrum in their shared stewardship ...

New deputy chair for FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
The Financial Services Council (FSC) has appointed a new deputy chair as Alexis George steps down from the post. Challenger chief executive and managing director Nick Hamilton will replace George, who was in the role for one year. George's departure ...

U Ethical chief executive departs, successor named

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... partner at Mavin Advisory Group prior to that. He also served as a committee member and chair at the Financial Services Council for nearly a decade. He is currently the independent chair of Pengana International Equities and FundBase Group, as well as ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... consumers." Although the negotiations have concluded, the free trade agreement has not yet come into force. The Super Members Council (SMC) is urging the government to swiftly ratify the agreement to expedite implementations. The SMC said peak bodies ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
A new report by the Super Members Council (SMC) found wealth levels for middle Australia have tripled in the past 20 years for recent retirees, with superannuation the key driver of strong growth. The report highlighted the role Australia's super system ...