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APRA launches 'advanced illiquidity premium' to capital framework reforms

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2026

... template for insurers who choose to use the AILP and is seeking feedback on the template by May 12. APRA member Suzanne Smith said: "We're backing innovation in retirement income and we're doing it safely. As the prudential regulator, we always ...

Tech concentration in super a major concern: APRA

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025

APRA member Suzanne Smith has expressed the prudential regulator's concerns around entities relying on a concentrated set of technology providers. Smith said dependency on the cloud and movement of workloads to the cloud environment has exponentially ...

APRA slaps $5.5m capital penalty on KeyInvest

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2025

... requirements will remain in place until APRA is satisfied its concerns have been addressed. APRA executive board member Suzanne Smith said the board is responsible for ensuring that risk management frameworks are implemented and effective. "The increased ...

APRA restructures, appoints new executive directors

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2023

... appointments including a new executive director, superannuation. Last year, APRA promoted Therese McCarthy Hockey and Suzanne Smith to the role of member. Since, the regulator has carried out a recruitment process to fill the executive director positions ...

New APRA chair named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 28 OCT 2022

... that Australia has a strong and resilient financial system," under his leadership. Meanwhile, executive directors Suzanne Smith and Therese McCarthy Hockey will be appointed as new APRA members. In addition to her new role, Cole will continue to oversee ...

APRA flags concerns over fund sustainability

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 12 OCT 2022

... lower fees; members are better off as a result of that consolidation." APRA executive director of superannuation Suzanne Smith elaborated: "Of the 13 funds that failed the first performance test, at least 10 of those now have either exited or nearly ...

Super trustees face rough seas ahead: Byres

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 24 JUN 2022

... expect APRA to throw strugglers a life buoy. Also speaking at the event, APRA executive director of superannuation Suzanne Smith said another key area for APRA concerns investment governance. Smith said as global economic conditions become more uncertain ...

APRA identifies NESS Super board deficiencies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 13 MAY 2022

... experience needed for the effective and prudent operation of their funds," APRA executive director of superannuation Suzanne Smith said. "The promotion of strong and effective governance is fundamental to a robust superannuation industry and achieving ...

APRA 'digging into' super fund contributions to unions

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 13 APR 2022

... $8.1 million in three years to a union." In a move which pleased Bragg, APRA executive director of superannuation Suzanne Smith said that the regulator has really started to dig into this to look at the analysis. Smith stated: "We've asked some questions ...

APRA intensifies scrutiny of underperformers

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 10 SEP 2021

... fail result - and not a specific score. APRA board member Margaret Cole and executive director of superannuation Suzanne Smith, who also appeared at the inquiry, explained that the legislation mandated APRA to provide either a pass or fail. Smith said ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

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

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