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Super Fierce goes into liquidation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
Super Fierce, the digital advice platform that compares superannuation products, is now in liquidation three years after it launched. Trenna Probert and Craig Swanger, co-founders of Super Fierce, officially launched it on International Women's ...

Old challenges push asset managers to inflection point: Citi

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... executive Amin Rajan said the "profit dynamic is worsening with the rise of passive funds." "Defined benefit pension plans are now derisking with ageing demographics. The investor base is shifting towards a new generation of digitally savvy investors ...

Uncertainty propels investors towards active managers

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... unpredictability. "Against the backdrop of trade and geopolitical uncertainty, investment priorities have shifted, with resilience now front of mind," Doyle continued. "Since broad market gains can no longer be taken for granted, active strategies are ...

Union redundancy funds in ASIC's sights

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2025
... requirements suitable for fund operators given the significant growth in funds under management, and the range of activities now undertaken by fund operators beyond redundancy entitlements. It is also based on feedback received during prior consultation ...

Group insurance premiums paid by super funds up 7%

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
... $5.8 billion, surpassing the previous high of $5 billion paid out in 2022-23. Rainmaker also found that superannuation funds now offer average standard death and total and permanent disability (TPD) cover up to $225,000 for young members, dropping to ...

Dodgy dentist defrauds members after draining super for medical procedures

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2025
... 157% increase. "For many patients, accessing their superannuation early seemed like a smart way to fund dental treatment. But now they've lost tens of thousands from their retirement savings, and are still in pain - physically, financially and emotionally," ...

Nominations open for 2025 Power50

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
Nominations for the 2025 Financial Standard Power50 are now open as we recognise the country's most influential advisers who continue to raise the standards for the profession and provide outstanding service to clients and the wider community. This ...

Global X scales higher on the ETF issuer podium

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... Zaika noted the $10 billion milestone was achieved in under three years since entering the local market, and that the firm is now aiming to double its AUM to $20 billion by 2027. The firm has also onboarded over 18,000 new investors since the start of ...

ESSSuper, UniSuper spearhead member satisfaction

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... loyalty. The uplift in NPS reflects rising member confidence, and this is emerging as a critical competitive edge. The challenge now is to sustain this momentum," Investment Trends research director Olivia Beringer said. Over the 12 months, super funds ...

AFCA urges adviser clarity on SMSF wholesale investor test

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... compensation but does not alter the retail classification," AFCA said. Separately, AFCA began accepting complaints relating to buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) products, including low-cost credit contracts on June 10. As of 10 June, BNPL products are regulated ...