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Super funds push back on CSLR: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2026
The Super Members Council (SMC) has urged the federal government reject proposals that would expand funding responsibility for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) to Australians in APRA-regulated superannuation funds, arguing the costs should ...

FAAA pushes for 'fundamental' changes to CSLR

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026
The Financial Advice Association of Australia (FAAA) is pushing for "fundamental changes" to how the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is funded, arguing it would be detrimental to financial advisers and small businesses if it continues in its ...

Aware Super names head of stewardship

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... and contribute his deep governance experience which includes over a decade of board experience and deep knowledge of the water sector and First Nations investment and governance frameworks," said Liza McDonald, head of responsible investments. "His ability ...

Brighter Super invests $225m as part of $500m commitment

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... committed $75 million to the Queensland Regional Agriculture and Food Trust managed by Riparian, targeting regional producers, water assets and agricultural and infrastructure. Another $50 million partnership with QIC is backing high-growth Queensland ...

WAM offers global real assets exposure via new offering

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 15 MAY 2026
... Management (WAM) has launched a real assets fund, providing investors with exposure to assets, including natural capital like water, agriculture and timber. The Wilson Asset Management Real Assets Fund (WRAF) will partner with specialist managers across ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... delays, supporting local governments and state utilities providers in delivering essential "last mile" infrastructure, like water, power, sewerage and road connections needed to unlock new housing developments. 'Generation-defining reset' for ...

Budget doubles down on housing supply with $2bn infrastructure push

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... will support local governments and state utilities providers in delivering essential "last mile" infrastructure, including water, power, sewerage and road connections needed to unlock new housing developments. Chalmers said the initiative could support ...

Performance test reforms to curb benchmark hugging: Treasury

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... safeguard of the best financial interests duty." He is concerned, however, that a simple reference portfolio approach could water down the test if it reduces accountability for superannuation funds. "Applying an investment performance and fees test to ...

Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
The UK has passed legislation requiring pension schemes to prove they're delivering value for money or face consolidation and enables automatic merging of multiple pension pots. The Pension Schemes Bill was passed into law on Wednesday, which will kickstart ...

IFM expands UK presence with acquisitions

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026
... has significant presence in the infrastructure sector, through deals like Manchester Airports Group, the M6 toll, Anglian Water and Nala Renewables. "We are pleased to partner with Briggs as it enters the next stage of its development. As a well-established ...
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