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Stablecoins a key to instant access to global credit markets

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
As the world enters a digital age, digital assets like stablecoins are not only opening doors for assets like private credit funds that were exclusive to institutional investors, but also a debt universe that is no longer limited to the domestic market ...

ETF adoption hits 'meaningful threshold' among SWFs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... gain targeted exposure to structural investment themes, including the energy transition, digital infrastructure, and technology, without the lead time required to build internal capability or appoint a specialist manager. One APAC participant said thematic ...

Mercer Super fined $10.3m for reportable situations failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... important investments across Mercer Super, putting in place additional personnel, and improving our processes, systems, and technology." Mercer Super added it will pay the penalty and will not be taken from the super fund or its members. ASIC chair Sarah ...

ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... superannuation balances containing the falsified signatures of a deceased adviser," she noted. "In this age of rapidly evolving technology and data-driven intelligence, it is extraordinary to see some trustees not carrying out any checks in a month despite ...

NZ Super names private equity lead

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... recent commitment of NZ$35 million to Movac's latest venture capital fund, continuing its support for New Zealand's technology sector. Earlier this year, the NZ Super Fund was also recognised by Private Equity International as its Asia-Pacific Limited ...

Payday Super to tackle gender super gap: Aware Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... employers found 54% expect to modify their existing payroll or superannuation systems, while 27% plan to invest in new technology. A further 16% intend to automate super payments through accounting software or a clearing house. Cashflow emerged as the ...

BUSSQ beefs up cyber security oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... director; he has been an expert committee member since August 2023, providing independent advice on cyber security, technology strategy and IT risk management since. In addition to his new role, Rowan will also be a member of the audit and risk committee ...

Generation Life confirms personal information leaked in cyber incident

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Generation Life has provided an update regarding a cyber incident that took place in April, confirming information of a "limited number" of individuals has been impacted. The business suffered a cyber incident that involved an unauthorised third-party ...

Aware Super ups stake in retirement village asset

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... infrastructure portfolio for future investment opportunities. Meantime, Aware Super has completed its major multi-year technology uplift, dubbed Project Odin. Aware Super chief investment officer Simon Warner said the completion of Odin marks a critical ...

Operational changes anticipated for Payday Super: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... employers found 54% expect to modify their existing payroll or superannuation systems, while 27% plan to invest in new technology. A further 16% intend to automate super payments through accounting software or a clearing house. While 94% of business ...