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FAAA launches digital client identification tool

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... bank-grade security, matching client identity documents to a range of government and other data verification tools, within a cyber-secure online environment," FAAA chief executive Sarah Abood told the 2025 FAAA Congress in Perth. Over the last few weeks ...

Super good for financial stability, for now: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2025
... confluence of shocks that could be a major market stress event, coinciding, potentially with a wave of operational attacks, cyber-attacks," Jones said. Jones said while the superannuation sector is currently a closed loop - while money can move around ...

Largest managers' assets climb 9.4%: Research

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
... integration in fundamental business approaches. Similarly, the report indicated that 64% of firms are concerned about AI-related cyber risks. Thinking Ahead director Jessica Gao commented: "This study paints a vivid picture of an industry in transition. ...

Super funds a "standout" in risk and compliance hiring: Kaizen

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
... compliance in terms of new role creation. "Teams expanded in line 1 operational risk/compliance (e.g., member benefits, cyber, intra-fund advice) and regulatory/marketing roles post-greenwashing and disclosure reforms," the report read. A risk and compliance ...

FEATURE: Fund admin | Tight Ship

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2025
At any given opportunity, policymakers and industry leaders love to boast about Australia's 'world-class' $4.3 trillion superannuation system. While investments and performance have been impressive and the system has taken the pressure off the government ...

Aware Super promotes technology chief to C-suite

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
Aware Super has promoted its chief technology and data officer to the group executive level and will soon report to chief executive Deanne Stewart. Richard Exton will assume the role of group executive, chief technology and data officer on November ...

APRA flags growing trustee complacency on retirement strategies

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... 20 years' time. To deal with this, Cole said, trustees will need to be prepared to manage the significant risks including cyber, operational, investment and liquidity. Cole noted members in the retirement phase are more vulnerable to cyberattacks, scams ...

Super risks continue as advice gets all clear

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2025
... preventative frameworks." In addition, the report said as funds digitise and rely heavily on third-party administrators, fraud and cyber risk remain critical vulnerabilities. "Weaknesses in account management, identity verification, and data change protocols ...

ASIC exposes holes in managed funds' offshoring cyber controls

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Responsible entities (REs) of managed funds lack robust risk management practices when it comes to the cyber and security risks relating to services they offshore, according to ASIC. A review of 30 REs found that more than half or 17 rely on offshore ...

ASIC slams licensees' lax offshoring governance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... offering outsourcing solutions to Australian licensees to understand the services and infrastructure they offered and their cyber security arrangements. The services typically outsourced to these providers are financial planning, including client data ...