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Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... industry body said the scheme was established as a genuine last resort compensation mechanism and designed around the principle that sectors generating misconduct should fund the costs of compensation. "This should be a fair, sustainable compensation ...

AIOFP partners to launch adviser protection program

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... put advisers and their clients first, whilst maintaining important governance infrastructure. Their alignment to this principle has been clear from day one." Meanwhile, DASH executive director of strategy Darren Pettiona added: "Strong governance and ...

Aware Super dashboard not flashing red just yet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... risk, I'm not sure we can time it," he said. In terms of managing complexity in portfolios, Warner said the one principle the super fund follows is being clear on the risk premium and the idiosyncratic risk, which he said is natural for those working ...

ASX names Lofthouse's successor

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026

Despite only announcing its interim chief executive late last month, the ASX has named the permanent successor of current chief executive Helen Lofthouse, who is set to leave the bourse at the end of the month. Anthony Attia of Euronext, the European ...

ASX Advisory Group gives update on corporate governance revision

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... Governance Council," it said. In the latest meeting, the AGCG retained the existing eight principles, stating that each principle is important and highlights the "critical aspect of the 'if not, why not' framework'". "The explanatory material has also ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

A Senate Economics Legislation Committee report released this week expressed in principle support for paying super on every dollar earned, including removing the existing 30 hour per week threshold that currently applies to under 18 workers. Under current ...

Takeovers Panel denies Atlas Arteria interim order request

KARREN VERGARA | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

Takeovers Panel said it rejected Atlas Arteria's request to impose an interim order against IFM Investors despatching its bidder's statement in its current form, despite the global toll roads business saying the two-tiered pricing structure ...

Advice industry can't afford CSLR to be an 'unsustainable mess': FAAA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

... complaints against the management of MISs and superfunds as a whole, the survey found. Abood said the FAAA supports the principle of compensation for consumers, but the scheme must remain "fair and sustainable" to not undermine the ongoing viability ...

Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

New data shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective ...

Chalmers teases release of performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has teased the release of the superannuation performance test reforms, saying they should be expected "in the coming days or weeks". While Chalmers did not say what the reforms will be, he was clear about what he does not want ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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