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AFCA appoints lead superannuation ombudsman

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2026
... report identified issues including inconsistent application of hardship policies, missing or misleading customer communications, and continued enforcement activity against vulnerable consumers when it should have ceased. AFCA said the findings highlighted ...

Financial services failing to provide consistent outcomes: AFCA

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026
... inconsistent application of hardship and vulnerability processes, misstatements and missing information on template communications, and the continued collection or enforcement activity when it "should have stopped". "In some cases, quality assurance ...

Super funds get ahead of proposed minimum service standards: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026
... handling of death benefits, fair and efficient processing of insurance claims, and clear, respectful and accessible communications with members. The government also expects them to have better documentation and audit trails, carry out mandatory processes ...

QIC Ventures helps raise $25m for defence tech company

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026
... interpret data on the platform itself, allowing autonomous systems to act in real time without relying on vulnerable communications links." Arkeus recently moved operations from Victoria to Queensland. Queensland's premier David Crisafulli credited ...

Super funds can drive member engagement through insurance: TAL

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... could leave some members underinsured, particularly women with lower super balances. TAL said more personalised communications, digital tools and guidance tied to major life events could help funds improve engagement and ensure members better understand ...

Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... tackle unscrupulous actors in lead generation activity would be to stop it at the source and ban all unlicensed communications. Speaking at the Financial Counselling Australia conference, Longo said the regulator must disrupt the lead generation model ...

Betashares debuts Australia's first space ETF

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... expose investors to a portfolio of 30 global companies operating in the space value chain, including satellite communications, connectivity and data services, rocket launch, and space infrastructure and manufacturing. Betashares expects to include companies ...

Former adviser takes on investment role

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026
... governance capabilities. In her new role, Allirah Rehac will be responsible for portfolio implementation, investment communications, platform due diligence and governance, Aequitas said. Rehac brings over a decade of experience across financial advice ...

MAX Awards 2026 finalists revealed

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... be determined by both the votes and vetting by the Financial Standard team. The 2026 Agency of the Year - PR & Communications and Leader of the Year - Communications awards will not proceed to voting and will be determined by the Financial Standard editorial ...

IFPA chief executive to exit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... base; it was previously known as Tax and Super Australia. Wilson brought many years experience in marketing and communications, including roles at the Australasian Promotional Products Association and with the Liberal Party of Australia. "After four ...
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