... Regulators have been clear that progress is uneven, and many funds remain compliance oriented rather than outcome oriented. Industry pulse checks from both the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation ... Read more

... wealthier, better educated and more financially literate than ever before. This shift is reshaping expectations across the industry. No longer passive participants, members are more engaged and increasingly active in managing their retirement savings. ... Read more

... faster processing, improved satisfaction and reduced operational costs. When simpler makes sense I'd be doing the industry a disservice if I suggested that full integration is right for every fund, every time. It does need technical capability, quality ... Read more

... that were never designed for today's demands, let alone the massive operational scale expected in the next decade. Industry consolidation is intensifying this pressure. Over the next several years, the number of funds will shrink dramatically, leaving ... Read more

... power come from? Battery storage provides the answer. It is the technology that makes renewable energy dispatchable, the industry more resilient, and superfunds' portfolios more future proof. By following Britain's battery playbook - and adapting it ... Read more

... members, but we also want to demonstrate that you can have a profitable business by running things this way so more of the industry will move capital in this way." Davis is determined to shape industry standards around this thinking. She says that her ... Read more

... financial reports of a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) must undergo an audit in accordance with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SISA) and accompanying Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations (SISR). An SMSF audit ... Read more

... gave her first Mansion House speech on the evening of Thursday 14 November 2024. Describing the UK financial services industry as "the crown jewel in our economy", the Chancellor outlined several significant reforms to the pensions market. The key takaways ... Read more

... question of independence is a natural consequence of this enhanced regulation. In fact, section 10 of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (Cth) contains a definition of independent director and APRA provides guidance on the benefits of ... Read more

... another 2% (4 GW) in 2026. While the Trump administration is making efforts to reinvigorate America's "Beautiful Clean Coal Industry", the reality is that coal is far more expensive than renewables and gas-fired power generation. Based on our company ... Read more