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Global X scales higher on the ETF issuer podium

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... firm has leapfrogged State Street and cemented its position as one of Australia's fastest growing ETF issuers. "The ETF industry is on track for its busiest year, fuelled by record flows of $19.2 billion as at the end of May, with growing interest in ...

ESSSuper, UniSuper spearhead member satisfaction

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... and Australian Ethical. Overall, member satisfaction rose from 66% to 68%, with retail funds closing the gap, though industry fund members remained more satisfied on average, the analysis found. "These results confirm that service-led strategies are ...

ART makes sweeping changes to corporate super plans

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2025
... illness and the maximum level of cover a member can have. ART said to better align the scheme with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulation 1994 (SIS) definition for the early release of superannuation benefits under a terminal medical condition ...

‍Padua recruits tech professional

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... role in strengthening our offering to advisers and licensees as we continue to grow and evolve in a rapidly changing industry.". At the forefront of data-driven, tech-enabled advice services, Padua meets the increasing demand for efficient, high-quality ...

Wealth groups tap operations leads

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... Aura in 2020 as the global head of risk and compliance, bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. His previous roles include senior positions at Nikko Asset Management and Xplore Wealth, as well as consulting work in asset ...

Rest, NZ Super Fund top global rankings for best practices

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
... hiring business continuity teams and revising their risk frameworks and investment policies. "Unfortunately, this is an industry prone to changes and political intervention, and 3 of the 200 funds assessed last year have ceased to exist," Global SWF ...

En garde: New fund eyes Vanguard, Betashares' turf

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
Vanguard, Betashares, and BlackRock have an iron grip over the ETF industry, commanding the lion's share of funds under management (FUM) - thanks largely to their flagship core, low-cost equity exposures. However, Financial Standard understands that ...

New SMSF industry body launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUN 2025
The SMSF Innovation Council has launched to provide the SMSF sector with education, advocacy and a best-practice framework to help navigate the digital assets landscape. Chaired by Kate Cooper, the initiative is focused on collaborating and sharing ...

CareSuper chief member officer to depart

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
... was instrumental in bringing the CareSuper brand to market amid its merger with Spirit Super. "Jean-Luc is a recognised industry leader in brand, digital and member experience. I want to thank him for his vision, leadership and service to our members ...

Small industry super funds beat giants on trust, service, value

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 JUN 2025
Small industry super funds lead on trust, service, and value for money, according to CoreData's annual member engagement survey. CoreData research consultant Alana Devitt told Financial Standard that members' trust in small industry funds is built through ...