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Mercer's OCIO lead set to depart

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... Commission fund. He also worked as an economist at National Mutual, Commonwealth Funds Management, and in the departments of treasury and finance. "We sincerely thank Craig for his many years of dedication and valuable contributions to Mercer and our ...

Treasury proposes options to block victim-survivors' super going to perpetrators

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... and what form of evidence is commonly considered by trustees in determining whether a beneficiary should be eligible. Treasury is accepting feedback on the policy options until April 15. "... superannuation is there for dignity in retirement, it is not ...

Evidentia names chief investment strategist

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... economy and monetary policy outlook. His earlier career includes senior roles at the UK Debt Management Office and NSW Treasury. Commenting, Aird said he is looking forward to joining the firm. "The investment landscape is evolving rapidly, and advisers ...

MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
Treasury's fresh review into managed investment schemes (MISs) falls short of addressing critical issues that could prevent another Shield Master Fund and First Guardian Master Fund disaster, the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) says. ...

Structural headwinds driving Australian capital offshore: Redican

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... impediments in the local economy are making offshore investments more appealing for Australian investors, according to NSW Treasury Corporation chief economist Brian Redican. Speaking on the 2026 Financial Standard Economic Outlook webinar, Redican explained ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... research from Pew Charitable Trusts, around 56 million Americans do not have access to a retirement savings plan at work. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the government could use the budget reconciliation process to advance the new retirement proposal. ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... impact wealthy clients, modelling the implications of either leaving all their money in super or investing outside of it. Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026, which was tabled in Parliament last week, proposes ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... government proceeds with this important legislation." AustralianSuper added that it is broadly supportive on both the recent Treasury consultations on Best Practice Principles for Superannuation Retirement Income Solutions and the Retirement Reporting ...

Second consultation kicks off on ESG product labelling

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2026
Treasury is welcoming industry feedback on the labelling of sustainable financial products, with a particular focus on retail offerings. The consultation will cover the scope of the labelling system, disclosures, thresholds for labelling, and certain ...

Division 296 bill tabled, suggested reforms fall on 'deaf ears'

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 12 FEB 2026
... remains concerned about the likelihood of "unintended" consequences. Yesterday, Treasurer Jim Chalmers introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Building a Stronger and Fairer Super System) Bill 2026 to the lower house, which includes the boosting of the ...