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Government to 'crack down further' on financial abuse

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2025
... violence have been able to profit from their victims' death, accessing their super after they died," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "The superannuation sector stands united and will work with government to bring about the reforms needed to ...

ECCM recruits operating chief

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... Alternative asset manager East Coast Capital Management has hired a Bank of America executive to run operations. The appointment of Mary Xu as chief operating officer marks the firm's second senior appointment this year following the arrival of former ...

Div 296 must proceed to strengthen 'fairness' in superannuation: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2025
... system while preserving long-term retirement savings." In fact, speaking at a media event last week, ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty justified the sentiment. "ASFA believes that the tax on earnings on assets above $3 million is a worthwhile pursuit ...

Aussies prefer advisers, analyst notes over social media

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2025
... exploitation that threatens their superannuation balances and consequently a comfortable retirement," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. HSBC Australia head of investments Donahue D'Souza said HSBC's results indicate investors are turning towards ...

AustralianSuper says cyberattack losses total $750k

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 14 APR 2025
... time the fund said it had not identified any suspicious transactions. Speaking at an industry event, ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty confirmed the incident was being investigated by police and government authorities. "We can say that cyber criminals ...

Payday super on track, but so is the $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025
... reforms are successfully implemented by 2026." Likewise, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty praised the Budget for providing cost-of-living relief which she said would help workers and retirees. "Tonight's ...

ASIC, ASFA spar over super fund trustees 'not knowing' their business

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
... management - but it must also question it," he said. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty, however, said the criticism from Longo was "unfounded and unfair." "Australia's phenomenally successful super ...

Cost to maintain comfortable retirement increases

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... including food prices from 3.3% increase in the September quarter to a 3% increase in the December quarter. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said inflation remains an obstacle for retirees to fund a comfortable retirement. "While recent strong investment ...

Beware creep of cancel culture into super fund governance: Lawyer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2025
... welcome." The Australian Superannuation Fund Association (ASFA) also backed APRA's proposals, with its chief executive Mary Delahunty saying the sector is well aware of its responsibilities in adhering to the highest governance standards, standing ...

Insurance through superannuation stages a comeback

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... remains significantly lower, with far fewer individuals holding DII compared to death and TPD policies. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said its research shows superannuation isn't only helping Australians achieve a dignified retirement but also ...