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Constant slams super funds over complaints handling

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... the super sector remain the same and urged trustees to step up to enable confident and informed participation, and transparency and efficiency for members and markets. " Let's not all re-trade on the momentum from last year. In 2026, it's time to step ...

ASIC launches beneficial ownership transparency review

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAR 2026
ASIC is seeking feedback on how it can strengthen transparency around who ultimately owns and controls listed entities, proposing several amendments it hopes will better corporate transparency, market efficiency and oversight. ASIC said its set of proposals ...

Top investment teams built on diverse views, transparency

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
Successful female fund managers thrive in investment teams that are built on diverse views, trust and transparency, which are equally important in the companies they invest in. Looking at the progress of gender parity in wealth management, top female ...

AFCA membership extended for Shield, First Guardian-linked firms

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... advance notice to all parties, including impacted investors," AFCA said. "This decision is about access, fairness and transparency, not outcomes. Every complaint lodged with AFCA will continue to be assessed independently and on its merits. Maintaining ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... related purposes and ban adviser referral payments to lead generators." Additionally, the fund called for improved transparency for financial products to future proof the system. "Members need clarity on financial product risks - particularly when moving ...

MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... these, yet registered retail trusts can readily invest in unregistered wholesale trusts where the obligations and transparency are much reduced. Additionally, it wants MISs included within the scope of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) alongside ...

Life insurer sanctioned for invalid access to customer information

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... clearly understand what medical information is being requested, how it will be used, and how it will be protected. That transparency is central to informed consent. "Operational changes must not compromise core compliance safeguards. This case highlights ...

Super moves: Mercer, AusSuper, Future Fund, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... industry body promoting best-practice standards across alternative investments. As a trustee, Gupta will focus on transparency, manager-investor alignment, governance, risk management and operational resilience. She leads alternative strategies at the ...

GBST aims to capitalise on innovation with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... is rapidly becoming a core capability for our clients, but adoption in regulated environments demands discipline, transparency and trust. This role ensures AI at GBST is applied where it delivers meaningful impact - supporting complex workflows, improving ...

AFCA receives record complaints in 2025

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... decisions. While complaints about death benefits have remained steady, the main pressure points were timeliness and transparency in the claims process, AFCA explained. The top five issues reported in 2025 include delays in claim handling (9274); misleading ...