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Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has signed a statement on behalf of Australia's super sector to accelerate investments in critical minerals projects in G7 countries. The statement was formally adopted by a meeting of ...

ASIC moves to strengthen defences against financial scams

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... fraudulent investment and advertisements. ASIC commissioner Alan Kirkland said the initiative would make it easier for Australians to distinguish genuine financial services providers from scammers. "As the website addresses of more AFS licensees are ...

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... they had simple assistance. Commenting, HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said the findings were a wake-up call for Australians to act this EOFY. "We've launched Super Saturday as our research suggests people are more likely to act if they have access ...

AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
AustralianSuper has appointed a head of treasury, Europe, which it said will bolster its capability in managing liquidity and delivering value for members. Barbara Ginet will take on the role, joining from Citi where she was most recently managing director ...

Budget changes could drive SMSF adoption: FAAA

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... warned the government's proposed capitals gains tax (CGT) and negative gearing reforms could unintentionally drive Australians towards self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a vehicle for residential property investment, exposing consumers to heightened ...

ASFA lifts comfortable retirement standard to $730k for couples

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
The benchmarks for a comfortable retirement have hit $730,000 for couples and $630,000 for singles, yet many Australians believe they will need more than $1 million to be financially at ease in their twilight years. This is according to the Association ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced what many describe as ...

Investors pile into income ETFs amid upcoming tax changes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... clear pivot," Jocum said. "The proposed CGT reforms have sharpened the focus on after-tax returns, prompting many Australians to reassess how their portfolios generate performance," he said. "We're seeing a growing preference for income-oriented strategies ...

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 12 JUN 2026
... what Australia needs right now, more homes. Through its scalable, investment-led housing platform C1 is enabling more Australians to attain home ownership while also increasing affordable rental supply," Buskens explained. "Australia needs new system ...

AustralianSuper exec takes on chief executive role

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
AustralianSuper head of real assets Nick O'Neil has been named the incoming chief executive and managing director of Lendlease, effective 10 September 2026. Lendlease chair John Gillam said O'Neil is a highly experienced executive with over ...