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Australian Ethical appoints chief operating officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025
... that Anthony will be joining our business at this exciting time. We have made significant progress in the development of a modern operating platform designed to help us scale with efficiency and resilience." "Anthony's skills and expertise will ensure ...

Aware Super promotes technology chief to C-suite

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2025
Aware Super has promoted its chief technology and data officer to the group executive level and will soon report to chief executive Deanne Stewart. Richard Exton will assume the role of group executive, chief technology and data officer on November ...

Australian super funds 'important' for the UK economy

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
Australian superannuation funds continue to play an "increasingly important" role in the UK economy, with a group of local super fund leaders set to head there later this month to explore more collaborative investment opportunities. The Australian Superannuation ...

Insurers design framework for dealing with mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... CALI's members, Acenda, recently launched TPD Severity to offer more flexibility around TPD options. "TPD Severity is a modern solution to a modern problem, delivering customers more affordable premiums while still offering access to meaningful protection ...

ASIC reports 50% jump in investigations in FY25

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... capabilities, including in its digital technologies, cyber resilience and data analytics, had paid dividends. "ASIC is becoming the modern, confident and ambitious regulator that Australians need," Longo said. The regulator commenced 252 formal investigations ...

Entireti launches SMA, portfolio management service

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
... on the combined expertise, capabilities and track record of Personal Financial Services, Akumin and Fortnum to deliver a modern, scalable service that is focused on delivering quality portfolio solutions and a better experience for clients and advisers." ...

Explosive rise in claims drives new TPD solution for Acenda

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... disability cover that meets that need. "We've worked closely with advisers to design a solution that reflects the realities of modern medicine and employment, while helping more Australians access meaningful, affordable protection." Kerr believes the ...

HESTA changes investment fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... investment returns and the HESTA Retirement Reward, if eligible," Blakey said. "It's about adapting to the realities of modern retirement and providing members with the tools they need to improve their retirement outcomes."

Younger generations drive SMSF sector growth: Class

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... by 1.3% year-on-year, with the younger generation preferring broad exposure to big blue chips at home and abroad. "These modern, accessible and cost-effective vehicles align perfectly with the preferences of more tech-savvy generations. Together, these ...

Age Pension to increase on September 20

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
... settings for recipients are a disincentive to workforce participation. "The current system hasn't kept pace with this modern reality of retirement, and doesn't effectively support retirees who want to continue contributing to their communities ...