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Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026

... to reduce future claims on the scheme. "Prevention is always better than clean-up. Nothing short of large-scale consumer safety reforms that comprehensively lift the bar on consumer safety will stop continuous flooding of the scheme. Merely tinkering ...

Product Showcase: Calm in the chaos

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... where others fear to tread that Fairbrother - through the MFS Global Contrarian Equity Fund - gets down to work. Margin of safety Before the sharemarket became a sophisticated game of dots on a graph and instant trading, it was a simple case of investing ...

Westpac fined $26m for financial hardship neglect

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 27 MAY 2026

... of reasons including domestic abuse, natural disasters, serious illness or the loss of their job. Instead of providing a safety net for these customers, Westpac's systemic failures let them slip through the cracks," she said. Westpac has since committed ...

ASIC to receive $10m in FY27 to improve MIS supervision

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... retirement savings were lost. The Super Members Council (SMC) welcomed the decision and highlighted the need for more consumer safety in super following the devastating collapses. "Overall, this is a steady as she goes budget for super, with a handful ...

Product showcase: A guaranteed future

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM | MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026

... the way these features work together that really differentiates it," Marquet says. "The first is growth potential with a safety net. Before a client switches on their lifetime income, their money remains invested. It has the opportunity to participate ...

QIC faces heat over aviation firefighting asset privatisation

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

... training facilities and stations. It's also understood Airservices would retain full accountability for all regulatory and safety compliance and a governance structure would also be put in place, including members of staff and union representatives ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN | MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026

... access to other forms of support has tightened more members are turning to the insurance in super as a critical financial safety net," the spokesperson said. "Our insurance reflects the real risks our members face at work - including for high-risk roles ...

Cbus calls for mandatory insurance warnings

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

Cbus is urging the government to warn young workers starting out or changing jobs if their insurance safety net won't cover them when things go wrong. The call is part of the fund's submission to the federal government's superannuation advertising ...

Super Consumers Australia raises concerns over Treasury reforms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 9 APR 2026

... tactics, and conflicted financial advice have caused real consumer harm. Better licensing, more time for funds to check the safety of transactions, and stronger advertising frameworks will be much-needed guardrails," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty ...

FEATURE: Estate planning | Best laid plans

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026

... in law refers to the principle that courts may invalidate contracts, transactions, or actions that harm the public good, safety or morals. "The courts don't want to see people on the street, homeless or on government benefits," Williamson explains. ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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