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Super funds failing on death benefit comms: SCA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 AUG 2026
New research by Super Consumers Australia (SCA) found two-thirds of Australians have not been contacted by their super fund over the past year encouraging them to make a binding death benefit nomination. The Your Say on Super survey showed at least ...

Advice complaints see biggest increase in FY26: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... (AFCA) shows. AFCA received a record 119,949 complaints in the 12 months to June end, the highest number on record and the third consecutive year complaints have exceeded 100,000. Investments and advice complaints increased by 56%, primarily driven by ...

Insignia divests Antares Capital, Fairview stake to Janus Henderson

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... expands its local investment capability, with a predominantly institutional client base, spanning both Insignia mandates and third-party institutional clients while also including a range of established retail investment strategies. "By combining the ...

The advice opportunity for medical professionals: NAB

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 JUL 2026
... consistency and understanding from their banker." Meanwhile, 60% planned to practice for as long as they can, while only a third (34%) have a specific retirement age in mind. Six percent don't plan on retiring at all. The report said the trend is unsurprising ...

Equities lead as Australian managed funds attract $13bn in H1

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUL 2026
... funds network said investors added capital in every month except March, when the Reserve Bank of Australia delivered its third consecutive interest rate rise and concerns over conflict and energy supply disruptions in the Middle East weighed sentiment. ...

Perpetual rejects another EQT AB bid

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... Partnership fund took a major stake in property technology firm PropertyMe. This transaction marks EQT Private Capital Asia's third platform software investment in Australia and the second Australian investment under the fund. Perpetual operates ...

Brighter Super hires legal chief from crisis-hit Corporate Travel

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 JUL 2026
... phase of growth by driving business strategies that deliver positive outcomes for members." Farrar added: "As Queensland's third-largest non-government financial institution, we continue to invest in the governance and risk capabilities that support ...

Aussies ditch 'Great Australian Dream,' pursue 'Great Australian Lifestyle'

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUL 2026
... The survey of 2500 Australians also found Gen Z is the generation most optimistic about retirement outcomes. More than one-third (37%) believe they will be able to meet their financial needs in retirement, while they expect to retire earlier than any ...

Swedish PE giant sweetens offer bid for Perpetual

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... for negotiation on EQT's part but remains broadly inclusive. It looks like a stronger bid or, alternatively, an interested third party will be needed for an actual takeover to proceed," Curko said. Perpetual also informed investors EQT AB said the revised ...

FEATURE | Retirement | A layer of confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUL 2026
... super in an accumulation account. Only 66% said they are satisfied with taking out all or most of their super. About one-third (31%) of pre-retirees are currently taking no action to prepare for retirement, the research shows, and as much as 21% of pre-retirees ...