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LRBA ban requires immediate clarity: SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUL 2026
... need an SMSF residential LRBA product at settlement. If lenders withdraw products or approvals lapse, the transitional protection is of little practical use. Burgess also highlighted the industry estimates suggest SMSF buyers represent a meaningful share ...

FAAA urges insolvency crackdown to curb soaring CSLR costs

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 9 JUL 2026
... to business dynamism, with the FAAA urging policymakers to balance regulatory efficiency with appropriate consumer protection.

ASFA strengthens cyber security with new hire

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... cyber threats, scams and financial crimes. "This is an important and growing area of work for ASFA, supporting stronger protection for members and greater resilience across the superannuation sector," ASFA said. Collins was most notable for his tenure ...

Final report into Life Code makes 85 recommendations

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... and community standards." CALI welcomed the findings, stating it is an important milestone in strengthening customer protection and maintaining trust in the industry. CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt thanked Kell for leading a robust and inclusive ...

Investors back active management

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUL 2026
... results," chief executive of Schroders Australia, Alison Telfer says. The survey found diversification (80.6%) and downside protection (74.6%) are now the highest portfolio priorities for Australian investors, alongside capital growth (61.2%) and income ...

Super system to hit $12.4tn by 2045

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2026
... need for more sophisticated, fit-for-purpose retirement products that can balance income, flexibility and longevity protection for a much larger and more diverse retiree population," he said. Diane Somerville, principal - superannuation at Deloitte predicts ...

Advice fee spike raises super concerns: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
A $1.1 billion surge in advice fees deducted from Australians' superannuation accounts over the past two years has prompted fresh calls for stronger consumer protections. This comes amid concerns younger members are being switched into higher cost ...

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

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... sector and approve financial services licenses and approve the registration of managed investment schemes. "Consumer protection should go hand in hand with protecting Australians' freedom to choose and engage with their superannuation. Strong consumer ...

Sovereign wealth funds ramp up direct private investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... infrastructure, and real estate are gaining traction as strategic complements to PE, offering greater yield stability, downside protection, and quicker capital cycles," the report read. "Private credit is being closely monitored to manage potential r ...

Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... term was not, in law, unfair. "In the present case the pre-existing condition terms had a purpose consistent with the protection of the respondent's [HCF Life] legitimate interest in mitigating the risk of anti-selection behaviour by prospective insureds," ...