Industry body backs super fund nudges though ‘parameters need to be set’

In a Senate submission, the Financial Services Council said super funds should be able to nudge members on engaging with their super and has cautioned against default placements.

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ACCC given M&A oversight powers under sweeping reforms

All merger proposals will have to be approved by the consumer watchdog under the sweeping merger reforms announced by the government on Wednesday.

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Former Vanguard exec joins Equity Trustees as CFO

The firm has welcomed an experienced financial services executive, who helped establish Vanguard's superannuation business, as its new chief financial officer.

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Retirement age peaks amid ‘fundamental’ labour force shift

New research has shown Australians are retiring at their oldest age in over 50 years.

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Qantas Super announces new investment performance partner

The $8.9 billion fund has tapped a fintech company headquartered in Rotterdam as investment performance consultant.

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AustralianSuper welcomes new data strategy lead

Australia’s largest superannuation fund has appointed a new head of data strategy, analytics, and insights.

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Bragg compares funds to ‘Dracula and the blood bank’

Andrew Bragg has accused super funds of wanting to maintain the status quo for profit, comparing them to “Dracula and the blood bank”.

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Rest joins new climate impact fund as cornerstone investor

The investment will bring Rest closer to its target of achieving a 1 per cent allocation to impact investments across its total portfolio by 2026.

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Another corporate super fund announces its closure

The Manildra Flour Mills Retirement Fund has announced it will be terminated on 30 June 2024.

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JAWG issues urgent warning: QAR legislation impacting super and advice

The Joint Associations Working Group, which counts FSC in its ranks, has issued an urgent warning to the government.

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