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Super education leads to engagement, higher balances: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
A new survey shows that young Australians who are educated about superannuation are up to six times more likely to be engaged and take actions that improve their retirement savings. The survey of more than 1500 people compiled by the Super Members Council ...

Deutsche Bank shares surpass book value for first time since GFC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
Deutsche Bank saw its stock price rise to €33.82 overnight, trading above book value for the first time since the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) in 2008. The milestone would come as a win for chief executive Christian Sewing who has been focused on ...

Rate hikes expected in 2026

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 5 JAN 2026
Persistent inflation has some economists predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will raise interest rates at its first meeting of the year in February. Commonwealth Bank economist Ashwin Clarke said the bank has revised its forecasts, now ...

Most read in 2025: Executive appointments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 23 DEC 2025
Many of the top stories that dominated the year in executive appointments surrounded the superannuation sectors' C-suite. From chief executive departures, chief investment officer switch ups and, in one case, an entire operational due diligence ...

Most read in 2025: Superannuation

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 22 DEC 2025
From cyber breaches to mergers and increased regulatory action, there has been a raft of news surrounding the superannuation sector this year. Minimum standard services for super funds welcomed Treasurer Jim Chalmers and former Assistant Treasurer Stephen ...

Macquarie Securities to pay $35m for misleading data reporting

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
Macquarie Securities (Australia) Limited (MSAL), the broking arm of Macquarie Group, has admitted to misreporting millions of short sales over several years and has agreed with ASIC to pay a $35 million fine. MSAL has admitted it failed to correctly ...

Australian Food Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 19 DEC 2025
Australian Food Super is closing two of its options that have become costly to run relative to their size and lack member interest. On 3 March 2026, the Alternatives and Property investment options will close. From 7 March 2026, any remaining balances ...

Perpetual extends exclusive talks for wealth management sale

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
Perpetual has extended the exclusivity deed with Bain Capital Private Equity to Q1 next year. In an ASX announcement this morning, Perpetual said while discussions are progressing well, there is no certainty of reaching a binding agreement, or that ...

Rest exits co-investment with Motive Partners

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
Rest has ceased its interest in London-based data and analytics company With Intelligence, exiting its private equity co-investment with Motive Partners. Marking a significant milestone for the superannuation fund, the transaction represents its first ...

Australian Ethical appoints chief risk officer

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2025
Australian Ethical has appointed Natalie Kooyman as chief risk officer, effective 9 February 2026. Bringing over two decades of industry experience, Kooyman leaves her most recent position as head of operational risk and controls at AustralianSuper. ...