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ASIC draws parallels between ASX and super trustee failures

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... good use of member data to better understand their needs as they move towards and through retirement. Speaking at an industry event, Constant said retirement is seen as an isolated challenge, and that framing remains part of the problem. "Good retirement ...

Qualitas seizes on private credit shift to Europe

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2026
... to capitalise on growing global institutional demand for private credit, supported by our proven track record and deep industry expertise," Schwartz said. "We are progressing the launch of our pan-European fund, with capital raising expected to commence ...

Industry reacts to Mulino's sweeping reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... funds, reactions to the sweeping reforms announced by the minister for financial services Daniel Mulino have been broad. Industry superannuation funds have welcomed financial advice reforms announced yesterday, which would create a New Class of Adviser ...

TAL names chief customer and health officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... new role, Denby will also represent TAL in engagement with consumer groups, mental health organisations, government and industry bodies, including the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) and TAL's mental health action and consumer consultation ...

APRA targets platform trustees, welcomes stronger powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2026
... into the prudential regulator's multi-year efforts to lift investment governance standards across the superannuation industry - particularly within the platform trustee segment. More pressing is APRA's upcoming consultation, scheduled for next month ...

Mulino unveils sweeping reforms to cold calling, MISs

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 AUG 2026
... to address weaknesses in investment governance practices. "We will also strengthen penalties under the Superannuation Industry Supervisory Act, sending a clear signal that members deserve security, transparency and accountability from those entrusted ...

Super funds show unpreparedness on Payday Super

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... 11.92% in the first week of July to 3.04% by mid-August - a reduction of approximately 75%. The firm said this shows industry performance has "improved" since implementation but highlighted uneven levels of preparedness are emerging across the super ...

New investment governance provider for AFSL launches

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... Shield and First Guardian Master Funds reflected the immediate need for an institutionalised level of governance in the industry and licensees should no longer wait to formalise the relevant framework. However, especially among smaller practices, Bhana ...

Fiducian Group statutory profit falls 28%

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... managed accounts (SMAs) has enabled the group to reduce its administration fees, which are getting closer to competing with industry fund fees and also against leading mainstream retail platforms that offer SMAs. Singh also clarified that, following ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
... though they trust advisers much more as a source of information," Delahunty says. She adds this is a "strong signal to the industry and policymakers that the current settings mean advice isn't reaching young people where they are in life." The findings ...