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BUSSQ beefs up cyber security oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
The Queensland industry fund has welcomed a cyber security expert to its board of trustees, bolstering its oversight on heightened cyber security risk. Matthew Rowan has joined the board as a director; he has been an expert committee member since August ...

Former Brighter Super investment lead plots return

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... After a six-month hiatus, former Brighter Super chief investment officer Mark Rider is returning to the superannuation industry, set to join another super fund next month. Rider has been named general manager, investments at Primer Super, filling the ...

VFMC names head of property

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... for managing the organisation's real estate portfolio. She has more than 17 years' experience in the property industry, spanning investment and asset management, transactions, joint venture management, valuations, development, asset stabilisation ...

Advisers expect growth despite uphill challenges

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... (53%), and using social media to reach younger audiences (28%). However, advisers themselves are also aging out of the industry, forcing many to consider their exit strategies especially in regional areas where an advice business is usually employed ...

APRA investigating Diversa's executive compensation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... remuneration decisions were made in accordance with prudential standards and trustees' duties under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act. "Prudent remuneration practices play a critical role in driving sound governance and protecting the best ...

Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... of the key steps you can take to improve your long-term outcome. But people don't find it easy to compare, because the industry doesn't make it easy," she said.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... 10.5% and the international portion is 5.1%. Infrastructure has an 11.3% allocation while unlisted property has 5.4%. Industry super funds' invested assets doubled that of retail funds at $1.58 trillion and $861.9 billion respectively. Industry super ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... thanks to trustees' intensified focus on communication and service beginning to translate into measurable gains. Industry-wide Net Promoter Score (NPS) rose sharply, climbing 15 points from -19% in 2024 to -4% one year later. Member satisfaction ...

Union calls on RBA staff to reject pay offer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... "The offer considers economic conditions and benchmarking across the Australian Public Service and finance sector. Our industry and benchmarking research show that on a like for like comparison with other organisations, this is a fair and competitive ...

ASIC moves to preserve derivatives and securities relief framework

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
ASIC is seeking industry feedback on plans to remake four legislative instruments covering exchange-traded derivatives, securities transfers and securities lending arrangements, ahead of their scheduled sunset later this year. The regulator said the ...