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New SMC campaign to help Aussies care for 'golden super goose'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
Super Members Council (SMC) has launched a national education program, urging young Australians to start looking after their superannuation savings. The 'Look after your super' initiative uses the concept of the golden super goose to help Australians ...

Super moves: Mercer, AusSuper, Future Fund, VFMC

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... four years with the superannuation giant, Smeaton was an executive director at UBS and a commercial director at Pacific National, the rail freight provider. As for returning to a previous job, Henri Nguyen has rejoined Super SA as a business relationship ...

Inflation rises 3.8%, rate rise 'firmly in play'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... likely to remain cautious and continue its 'wait and see' approach over the next few months as labour market, national accounts and inflation data evolve." Smith added the May Budget needs to "meet the moment" and outline significant economic ...

Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... board on Thursday last week. Weber stepped down after it was reported she was in a relationship with the CFMEU's former national secretary Zach Smith. Weber was a CFMEU-appointed member of the board. Media reports suggested Weber did not disclose her ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... solid plan and boosting their superannuation literacy, a survey shows. Polling the audience at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference in Adelaide, Accurium principal Melanie Dunn surmised that helping make voluntary super contributions and investing ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... misinformation surrounding the new aged care reforms. Louise Biti, director of Aged Care Steps, told the annual SMSF Association National Conference she is witnessing a proliferation of misinformation in the aged care industry, particularly off the back ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

Advisers at the forefront of elder financial abuse prevention

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... the home. If there are red flags, you might be the ones that see them," Hacker told a workshop at the SMSF Association National Conference. "If you've had to deal with an issue of elder abuse, it is an insidious thing to deal with. It is something ...

SMSF advice guidelines require improvement: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... compared to what we have been in the past." Financial Standard is the official media partner of the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference.

Process to become an adviser remains 'unattractive': SMSFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... number of new entrants to the advice industry have been abandoned, at least for now. Speaking at the 2026 SMSF Association National Conference, Waller said policies such as Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and education reforms are currently off ...