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FSU calls for universal PPL

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... more time off work to look after their children. For example, CBUS Super began its universal PPL policy in 2021 and men now make up the majority of workers taking parental leave, despite the workforce being broadly gender balanced. Similarly, in 2022 ...

TAL launches new campaign focused on mental health

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... connection, including tiredness, cost and distance from home, and aim to encourage Australians to find practical ways to make connection feel more manageable. Suggestions included sending a 30-second voice note, taking a short walk while catching up ...

Former Big Un chief escapes prison time for insider trading

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... $20 million funding arrangement with 'Finstro', a product of Sydney-based First Class Capital, which allowed customers to make the purchase on deferred payment terms, ASIC said. Evans first appeared via his lawyer in the Downing Centre Local Court on ...

Selfwealth expands into full-fledged wealth platform

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... doing everything themselves or paying for high cost, traditional wealth management. We don't think they should have to make that trade-off." After acquiring Selfwealth last year, Syfe raised more than $80 million to fund its Australian expansion ...

APRA moves to cut regulatory burden

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2026
... APRA talks about reducing unnecessary regulatory burden, we do not mean lowering standards," said Smith. "Our goal is to make sure regulation is targeted, proportionate and effective, so banks, insurers and superannuation funds remain safe and resilient ...

Super funds risk market concentration in US: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2026
While Australian investors have become accustomed to domestic equity markets being dominated by banks and miners, the problem is becoming more prominent overseas presenting a fresh problem for institutional investors. Research from Scientific Beta found ...

Third of Aussies think retirement will be funded by inheritance: Natixis

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 25 SEP 2026
... personalised professional advice via superannuation funds will play a critical role in helping people retire confidently, and make informed decisions throughout their retirement journey. "Investing for and during retirement is a long-term game and accessible ...

Product Showcase: Making group insurance count

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
... their super to having none at all, before fresh calls emerged to ensure fund members better understand their cover and how to make a claim when they need it. The Actuaries Institute found in a 2025 study that, based on current rates of death and disability ...

ASX still falling short of RBA's expectations

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 SEP 2026
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) annual assessment of the ASX's clearing and settlement (CS) facilities has found the market operator is still not meeting the mark. The ASX CS facilities were rated as having 'observed' or 'broadly observed' many ...

Retirement confidence lags as investors turn to AI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 SEP 2026
... Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming part of investors decision making, with 70% saying they had used AI to help make investment decisions. Of those, 59% had acted on AI recommendations. Regular use of AI assistance for investment ideas ...