Articles by Penny Pryor

ASIC, financial advice, Investments

ASIC urges gen Z caution

ASIC is recommending people in the generation Z demographic to 'sense check' financial information they might view on social media.

ASIC is recommending people in the generation Z demographic to ‘sense check’ financial information they might view on social media.

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Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

SMSFs keep outperforming APRA funds

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

The latest sector research has revealed SMSFs are continuing to deliver stronger returns than those generated by APRA-regulated funds.

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ASIC, Compliance

ASIC Shield action continues

ASIC has banned a former MWL financial adviser from the industry for six years after she provided advice about the Shield Master Fund.

ASIC has banned a former MWL financial adviser from the industry for six years after she provided advice about the Shield Master Fund.

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Insurance, Superannuation

Thousands deprived of insurance cover

The unintended consequences of super reforms in 2019 mean thousands of people are missing out on millions of dollars in life insurance cover.

The unintended consequences of super reforms in 2019 mean thousands of people are missing out on millions of dollars in life insurance cover.

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Death benefits, Legislation, Superannuation

Family abuse super reforms released

Consultation is being sought on reforms to prevent the perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing the superannuation of victims.

Consultation is being sought on reforms to prevent the perpetrators of domestic and family violence from accessing the superannuation of victims.

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AML, SMSF

NowInfinity to launch AML/CTF solution

NowInfinity will be launching an AML/CTF solution by the end of April with a specific focus on the know-your-customer requirements of the legislation.

NowInfinity will be launching an AML/CTF solution by the end of April with a specific focus on the know-your-customer requirements of the legislation.

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Superannuation

SMC launches engagement initiative

The Super Members Council has released a new advertisement and website to encourage young Australians to nurture their superannuation.

The Super Members Council has released a new advertisement and website to encourage young Australians to nurture their superannuation.

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Pensions

New income-for-life option from MLC

MLC Expand has launched the pension phase of MLC Retirement Boost, which provides individuals with a tax-free income for life.

MLC Expand has launched the pension phase of MLC Retirement Boost, which provides individuals with a tax-free income for life.

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financial advice, Financial Planning, Investments, SMSF, Superannuation

Record number of AFCA actions in 2025

Consumers registered a record number of actions with AFCA in 2025, with many originating from the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

Consumers registered a record number of actions with AFCA in 2025, with many originating from the Shield and First Guardian collapses.

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