Tue, 16th Sep 2025

In this week's Superannuation News Wrap, PICA warns against a surge in unlicensed financial advice within the real estate sector. Professional industry members are offering potentially dishonest advice on matters regarding trusts and self-managed super funds which is considered not just unethical but also against the Corporations Act. However, positive industry advancements such as strategic partnerships and digital upgrades aim to support financial advisers. Case in point is the collaboration between Australian Retirement Trust and State Street Investment Management and Aware Super's digital enhancements. The 2025 Value of an Adviser Index reveals that clients prioritize behavior coaching over investment selection, stressing proper asset allocation. Lastly, AustralianSuper CEO Paul Schroder urges super funds to offer all-round guidance, not limited to returns, with a commitment to a comprehensive, fair, and adaptable super system targeting 5 million members by 2035.