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Advice fee spike raises super concerns: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... submission To the federal government's consultation following the collapses of Shield and First Guardian also found the growth rate in advice fees had nearly tripled over the past two years, reinforcing the need for stronger oversight of advice fee ...

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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... intelligence, it is extraordinary to see some trustees not carrying out any checks in a month despite a 75% adverse finding rate, and others being comfortable with limited, almost entirely manual indicators to monitor potential harm." Constant noted ...

CGT, negative gearing changes to become a law

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... 50% CGT discount for individuals, trusts and partnerships will be replaced with cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax rate. It also reforms future negative gearing so it only applies to new builds from 1 July 2027, with grandfathering provisions ...

Aware Super ups stake in retirement village asset

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
Aware Super has increased its ownership in Keyton, Australia's largest owner and operator of retirement villages, to 75% by acquiring Lendlease's interest of 25.1%. Aware Super acquired its initial interest of 49.9% in Keyton in 2021 and 2022. Alongside ...

Inflation cools, RBA facing 'uncomfortable trade-off'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... recession, but it does mean investors should be careful about assuming the next phase will be easy. We think the terminal rate for this cycle is either the current 4.35%, or 4.6% if the RBA is forced to move once more later this year." Deloitte Access ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
When it comes to superannuation, Australians traditionally follow the path of least resistance. When a pot of gold feels 'so far away' members tend to adopt a cavalier attitude and habitual disengagement and, instead, dismiss it in the 'too-hard ...

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... loans backed by first-ranking mortgages over real assets including property and infrastructure, targeting returns of cash rate +5% per annum (net of fees and costs) with regular monthly income distributions. KeyInvest is also exploring the potential ...

Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... median super balances remain 20% lower than men's despite women making additional voluntary contributions at a higher rate than men. "Super balances are growing, which is great news for millions of Australian's retirement incomes, but women are ...

Block Earner found to have offered an unlicensed financial product

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
ASIC has successfully appealed a ruling against Block Earner in relation to its fixed-yield digital asset-related product (Earner), which was previously not deemed a financial product. The High Court of Australia has unanimously found that Earner was ...

RBA on hold, rate cuts expected

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... rates on hold at 4.35% at its June meeting, in line with market expectations. "Following the three increases in the cash rate target since the beginning of the year, financial conditions are now tighter than they were, and there are signs that the economy ...