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ASIC welcomes new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2026
... markets and strengthening the commission's organisational capability." Mary Delahunty, the chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), said Court's appointment as the first female in the role is an important ...

ASX names members of new advisory group

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2026
... carefully and provide practical, balanced advice that supports strong governance for Australia's listed market." The Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) welcomed the inclusion of Delaney, Rowell and d'Avrincourt to the AGCG, saying ...

Genetic testing ban may drive up insurance cost, premiums: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2026
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is concerned the proposal to ban life insurers' use of genetic testing results will have an adverse impact on the cost of life insurance and premiums for all Australians. In a submission, the association ...

Improvised super tax poses unfair, inequitable outcomes: Industry

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... the improved methodology for calculating superannuation earnings was previously applauded by the industry, the SMSF Association (SMSFA) and CPA Australia believe the Better Targeted Super Concessions Bill still fails to strike the "right balance" between ...

First batch of specialist advisers graduate SMSFA program

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
The SMSF Association has seen the graduation of the first cohort of specialist advisers under its revamped SMSF Specialist Adviser (SSA) accreditation. A total of 37 participants completed the program. Since its inception, more than 2300 professionals ...

ART appoints two new directors

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2026
... the US. She currently serves on the boards of the Fred Hollows Foundation, Hume Bank, Australian Diabetes Educators Association, and.au Domain Administration, following a career at JP Morgan Chase. ART said Wyer is widely recognised for her expertise ...

Schroders recruits head of ETFs

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026
Schroders has appointed its first global head of exchange-traded funds to further supercharge the business after hitting over US$1 billion in active ETF assets. Tom Stephens will lead Schroders' global ETF strategy across products, infrastructure ...

SMEs prepare for Payday Super cashflow crunch

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 9 JAN 2026
... tighten debtor processes, line up funding if needed, and avoid last-minute disruption and penalties," White said. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) recently launched the Payday Super Hub to help super funds, employers, administrators ...

Apex to acquire Mercer's super admin business

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 8 JAN 2026
... services to more than 800 funds within the industry. As at July 2025, statistics from the Australian Custodial Services Association show Apex Group had about $300 billion in assets under administration (not held in custody) in Australia.

Retail investors cautiously confident in 2026: ASA

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
According to a survey from the Australian Shareholders Association (ASA), the ASX200 had a solid year, gaining 6.8% in 2025, however there were dramatic sector rotations and significant discrepancies in outcome performance across different markets and ...