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Superannuation

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 26 OCT 2026   11:45AM
AustralianSuper has implemented a new investment data platform designed to improve portfolio oversight, risk management and decision-making as the superannuation fund expands its global operations.

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The risks keeping APRA's new deputy chair up at night

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA) new deputy chair David Bradbury said the risks that keep him awake at night are those with the potential to threaten the financial stability of the super system or cause catastrophic losses for ...

Early access undermines super's purpose: Mulino

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 23 OCT 2026
Assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino took an aim at plans by the opposition to let Australians dip into their super early, stating weakening preservation would undermine intergenerational protections and hurt the most vulnerable.

ART rolls out new investment technology platform

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
Australian Retirement Trust (ART) has launched a new portfolio management system as the $375 billion superannuation fund strengthens its investment capabilities targeting further growth.

ATO sets sights on 'predatory practices' to access super

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
The ATO noted there has been a decrease in compassionate release of super, which it said was promising, however it remains concerned about predatory practices from health practitioners attempting to access super for financial gain.

Trustees drop the ball on advice fee oversight

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2026
In line with the government's push to tighten the gap in oversight on financial advice fee deductions from super funds, a solution provider is observing a spike in trustees reaching out for expertise, but highlighted the move is not to assess the quality ...

Brighter Super changes up investment, insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2026
Not-for-profit fund Brighter Super has introduced numerous changes to its fees, decreasing investment fees while increasing insurance costs.

CareSuper rejigs beneficiary nominations, investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
CareSuper has introduced several changes to its investment options and beneficiary nominations.

Brighter Super expands indexed investment suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2026
Brighter Super has launched two new low-cost indexed share options, expanding its investment menus to meet adviser demand.

Super payments doubled since July 1: ASFA

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2026
Four months into Payday Super, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the policy is working as intended, with the number of payments going into Australian workers' super accounts each month having more than doubled since July ...
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