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Cybercriminals attack major super funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 4 APR 2025
Cybercriminals attempted to breach the systems of several superannuation funds over the weekend, although most attacks were repelled, thousands have been affected. Rest said fewer than 1% of its members have been affected by unauthorised activity on ...

The super fund scouring the dark web to protect members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 3 APR 2025
... something...' On average, the fund detects over 100 cases a year and has found that members typically respond positively to the proactive outreach, appreciating the effort to inform them. "While the superannuation sector has seen increasing cyber activity ...

APRA levy to cost $243m in FY26

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025
... for the next financial year. "APRA is forward-looking and outcomes-focused - identifying prudential risks and taking proactive action to prevent harm before it can occur, assisting in minimising regulatory burden, and facilitating competition and innovation," ...

Active Super PM opens asset consultant

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025
... stability, effective succession planning and liquidity management are non-negotiable. Investment diversification and proactive scenario planning, backed by professional expertise, are essential to overcoming these obstacles," he said. Given Pholsena's ...

ASIC slaps FIIG Securities with lawsuit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2025
FIIG Securities will face court over allegations of longstanding cybersecurity failures which saw the private data of more than 18,000 clients stolen and released on the dark web. According to ASIC, FIIG failed to have adequate cyber risk management ...

HNW clients demand more non-custody assets: Study

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 MAR 2025
... Furthermore, many clients view non-custodial investments as higher risk due to concerns about liquidity and fraud. "Proactive communication about these risks and demonstrating how non-custody solutions align with their broader financial goals can help ...

Younger women embrace geared strategies: Data

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025
... real-time alerts, and personalised financing options will be well-placed to attract new clients. "Brokers who provide proactive rate adjustments and improve client support will foster stronger advocacy, ultimately driving market share growth."

Centaur goes self-licensed, appoints former dealer group head

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2025
... from a traditional small business that's reactive to one with a structure that enables it to be "more strategic and proactive in setting priorities" - that will have the greatest impact on client experience and outcomes to "allow us to execute at speed." ...

Industry fund insurance bungle adds fuel to mounting outrage

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2025
Rest is the latest fund to botch its handling of insurance - this time for incorrectly charging uninsured members for coverage - adding to a growing pile of industry failures. Rest's mishandling comes as other major superannuation funds have been caught ...

Execs face shareholder backlash over pay: Georgeson

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2025
The ASX300 experienced heightened shareholder opposition to executive remuneration proposals in 2024 for the second consecutive year, according to shareholder services provider Georgeson. Forty of Australia's 300 biggest listed companies received a ...