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Concerns raised over super switching consultation

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... isn't misreading the data; they are just choosing the easiest story. 'Protecting grandma from greedy advisers' is a better news cycle than 'fixing the ATO's legacy database' or 'addressing the 30% surge in service complaints'." Meanwhile, minister ...

AMP head of corporate pensions departs

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... has evolved but there has always been two constants being the people and our unwavering commitment to help people have better lives," Jansen said. "During my time at AMP there have been many, many good times and the occasional not so good time but I ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... market efficiency." The Super Members Council (SMC) also welcomed the government's move to reset the compensation scheme by better reflecting where the biggest losses and risks are in the system. "We strongly oppose pushing the bill for the compensation ...

Treasury proposes lead generator, super switching reforms

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... consultation covers four key issues: making switching superannuation safer, strengthening trustee governance, limiting or better protecting advice-fee deductions from super and requiring platforms to compensate members for some investment failures on ...

Treasury opens CSLR funding, sustainability consultation

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2026

... and how it is funded. "The proposals are intended to improve the predictability and structure of funding arrangements, better align the scheme with its role as a mechanism of last resort, mitigate unnecessary cross-subsidisation and enhance recoveries," ...

AQR picks SG Hiscock & Company as distribution partner

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... diversified portfolio construction. "AQR has a long track-record of applying empirical research to investing in order to better understand what drives markets, which can then be applied to client portfolios," Cochran said.

Minchin Moore, Edney Ryan Wealth Management merge

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 7 APR 2026

... understand the unique needs of regional communities, supported by seamless collaboration. "This integrated approach enables better coordinated wealth management, retirement planning and financial protection strategies, helping to deliver better long-term ...

Albanese stresses importance of 'economic sovereignty'

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... what I mean when I talk about progressive patriotism. Uniting to celebrate what we have - and working together to make it better," he said. "Recognising that because we live in the best country in the world, we have a responsibility to build for the ...

Genetic testing laws pass parliament

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 APR 2026

... Australian Life Insurers (CALI) said it has long supported the responsible use of genetic test results to empower people to better manage their health in a preventative way. "Our industry is incredibly proud to play such an important role in giving Australians ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... "It's a disease. Drug addiction is a disease. So, while parents think their child could have done or should have done better, and is a 'disappointment', you still have to look at public policy and see whether or not a court will award that ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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