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AFCA urges adviser clarity on SMSF wholesale investor test

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... products are regulated under the National Credit Act and BNPL providers must hold an Australian Credit Licence. AFCA membership is mandatory for any holder of an Australian Credit Licence. BNPL products are regulated under the National Credit Act and ...

ART makes sweeping changes to corporate super plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... individuals. Factors such as your age, gender, type of cover (standard or additional), and whether you hold insurance-only membership will influence the premium." In addition, income protection premiums are expected to increase by an average of 55%. ...

Firms rebuffing AFCA determinations should be named: FAAA, professional bodies

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 JUN 2025
... with requirements and an estimate of the number of paid representatives who are operating without the necessary AFCA membership, and keen to understand the likely impact this is having on AFCA's costs.

$15m crypto scam costs former adviser 10 years

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUN 2025
... chartered accountant and a Certified Financial Planner. The Financial Advice Association Australia terminated Rogan's membership in May 2024 following complaints from former clients.

Super moves: TCorp, ESSSuper, Funds SA, Team Super

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2025
... the Foreign Investment Review Board and advisory roles with Impact Investment Exchange Asia. Her portfolio includes membership of Main Sequence Ventures' investment committee and adjunct professorship at The University of Queensland, reflecting her ...

Quality over quantity: CareSuper on mergers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAY 2025
... funds." Established in 1981, with less than 17,000 members MIESF has long focused on its close connection with its membership - something CareSuper is confident it can continue. "What we've been proud of is the service we offer our members, and in ...

Responsible investing buoyed by instos: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAY 2025
... the professionally managed assets in Australia. "The 13 largest super funds in Australia are now part of RIAA's membership and attending this year's conference. RIAA's certification program also remains the standard in the market for high ...

Aware Super cuts fees for retiree members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 26 MAY 2025
Aware Super is shaving up to 25% off administration fees for its retiree membership. The $190 billion fund is reducing the annual administration fee for retirement income and retirement transition members from June 1. The fee will drop from 0.23% of ...

Super tax debate suffocates action for low-income Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAY 2025
... under 18 received a LISTO payment last year, with women making up 18% of recipients - higher than their share of fund membership. The problem, however, is widespread across industries. According to HESTA's 2025-26 pre-budget submission, more than ...

Rest lands new chief investment officer

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2025
... thinking about the world they will retire into is fundamental to our approach," Doyle said. "We aspire to grow our membership and funds under management to deliver even more for members over the next 10 years. Michael is a seasoned investment leader ...