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Paying more fees doesn't speed up superannuation death benefit payouts

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
Paying higher superannuation fees doesn't equate to getting death benefits paid out faster, according to research by Super Consumers Australia (SCA). In the wake of a review by ASIC into death benefit claims handling practices of superannuation trustees ...

ASIC asks for input on reportable situations, IDR dashboards

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
... three-quarters were resolved within four days, and almost all complaints (99%) were resolved within 46 days. In terms of superannuation complaints, firms reported 220,860 with around 54% of those being resolved on the same day and more than $15 million ...

Aware Super spends $1.6bn on Australia's 'largest' intermodal terminal

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 10 APR 2025
Aware Super has committed $1.6 billion to the Melbourne Intermodal and Industrial Exchange (MIIX) precinct to support expanded capacity and the creation of 3000 jobs. MIIX, which includes the nation's first privately funded open-access intermodal freight ...

NPP not suitable as the primary payment system for payday super

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... changes. Earlypay chief executive James Beeson warns SMEs must remain proactive to those changes. From July 1, the superannuation guarantee (SG) rate will rise from 11.5% to 12%, increasing payroll costs for employers. Late payments will attract Superannuation ...

'Crises happen': Investors reminded to stay calm

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
... Council executive general manager, strategy and insights Matthew Linden said despite falls in super balances, the superannuation sector is well-placed to ride out the volatility. "Super is a long-term investment. We expect this week's market falls will ...

Cbus plays it steady amid rocky start to the year

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 APR 2025
After a stretch that's favoured equities, particularly passive strategies, which hasn't bode well for active management or diversified portfolios, the tide is beginning to turn, according to Cbus deputy chief investment officer Leigh Gavin. Gavin said ...

Breaches continue as Cbus confirms 'unusual behaviour'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
Cbus has confirmed it has reported to APRA an "unusually high spike in log-in attempts", impacting around 85 member accounts, which occurred several days after the cyber-attack that impacted other super funds. "At this stage of our inquiries, there ...

Fitzpatricks names head of product

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... newly created role based in Sydney. Chapple was most recently a consultant in wealth management, platforms, and superannuation and before that was a director of platforms at CFS. He spent a total of 21 years at CFS working in senior roles, including ...

Super for housing would benefit 4% of homebuyers: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
New estimates from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) show less than 5% of eligible first homebuyers would actually benefit from an early access scheme. For years now, the Coalition has pushed its 'super for housing' policy ...

Tariff impact on super 'profoundly worrying'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 APR 2025
... Block director of tax communications Mark Chapman said the volatility will be felt for a long time. "In terms of superannuation, market experts believe that it will have a profound negative impact on super balances. Because of Trump's tariffs, the ASX ...