Thu, 17th Apr 2025

On this week's Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers recent cyberattacks on major superannuation funds, urging the industry to strengthen cybersecurity measures and improve client communication. In light of the upcoming federal elections, institutions such as the Super Members Council and the ASFA call for bipartisan financial strategies, and suggest payday superannuation and investment in national projects. Centrepoint Alliance's acquisition of Brighter Super's advice review business paves the way for further financial advisory reach and growth. To tackle regulatory differences, central accounting associations propose a unified approach between the Australian Taxation Office and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. Finally, the Super Members Council's bid to expand the Fair Entitlements Guarantee Scheme may secure payouts for 2.8 million workers affected by unpaid superannuation contributions annually.