Big super funds and SMSFs could pay compensation for victims of financial misconduct
Melinda Kee thought her financial ordeal was almost over. But more than 12 months after she lodged a…
Labor’s ‘morally wrong’ proposed self-managed super fund change for an opt-in mechanism incensing Australians
Labor’s “morally wrong” proposed change to self-managed super funds has incensed the sector as Australia mulls a blowout…
Adviser education reform consultation launched
Just over a year after the measures were originally announced, the government has launched a consultation on education requirements…
Retirement shock: How much Australians now need to retire comfortably
Australians planning for retirement are facing a stark reality — the dream of a “comfortable” post-work lifestyle has…
Superannuation change flagged for Aussies after $1 billion lost in dramatic fund collapses
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino is reportedly eyeing new rules governing the movement of superannuation funds. (Source: AAP/Getty) The…
Shield and First Guardian raise the question, who pays when super funds collapse?
Thousands of First Guardian investors were dealt another devastating blow in December when it was revealed just $1.6…
Superannuation funds ordered to help cover major $47.3 million gap after losing bailout plan fight
Federal Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino will announce details of the special levy today. (Source: Newswire/Getty) The $4.3 trillion…
Battle over plan to tap $4.3 trillion of worker savings to fund compensation scheme after super funds collapse
Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino revealed the government was considering getting the super sector to contribute to the Compensation…
Labor is messing around with your super (again)
The Albanese government has form in treating Australians’ superannuation as a policy tool for itself. In 2023, Treasurer…
First Guardian super trustee Diversa ‘ticked off’ investments, says former financial adviser Ferras Merhi
A former financial adviser involved in placing thousands of clients into the since-collapsed First Guardian Master Fund says…
Question Time heats up over housing, Nationals leadership and superannuation
For someone on a date with destiny, Sussan Ley was at risk of being late. With just 30…