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Super Funds Charging Fees to Deceased Members: ASIC Report

Some super funds have been found to charge fees to deceased members, according to a report by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The report, kno…

ASIC Reviews Regulation of Private Markets Amid Superannuation Growth

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) is conducting a review of the regulatory framework for private assets in response to the growing influence of …

Government Considers Tighter Regulations After Shield Master Fund Collapse

The federal government is considering tighter regulations on superannuation investment funds following the collapse of the Shield Master Fund. Macquarie Group has agreed …

APRA's Superannuation Fund Performance Test Reveals Positive Trends

APRA recently released the results of its annual superannuation fund performance test, revealing a positive outcome for most products. The test evaluates the performance …

Stockspot Super Fund Challenges Traditional Super with ETF Transparency

Stockspot, a wealth management and robo advisory platform, has made a significant move by introducing its ETF-only super fund. This retail superannuation product is posit…

Australian Superannuation Crisis Unveiled: First Guardian Fund Collapse Impact

Thousands of Australians face the risk of losing their superannuation following the collapse of First Guardian, a super fund currently under investigation by the Australi…

Maximize Tax Benefits with Strategic Investment Bonds for Estate Planning

Investment bonds serve as a strategic tool for channeling assets to beneficiaries, albeit with a caveat: premature withdrawals can significantly erode the tax advantages …

Super Funds Achieve Stellar 2024 Performance, Beating Expectations

Super funds have seen a robust performance in 2024, driven by strong international sharemarket returns, according to the latest data from Chant West. The median growth fu…

ASIC Review Could Unlock $10 Billion in Housing Investments

Stamp duty regulations are under scrutiny by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), with potential implications for superannuation property investme…

Ethical Super Funds Align Values with $4.1 Trillion Investments

Superannuation funds in Australia manage vast sums of money, totaling $4.1 trillion, with investments spanning various industries. This capital is channeled into infrastr…

ESG Investing Evolution Shapes Sustainable Future for Institutional Investors

ESG investing has become a mainstream trend in the investment world, with a focus on environmental, social, and governance factors that impact long-term risk-adjusted ret…

Super Funds Adapt to Global Uncertainties with Resilience

Investors experienced a tumultuous week as the ASX plummeted due to President Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs on numerous countries, sparking fears of a trade wa…