Hi There

Well, we're not in Kansas anymore Toto. 'No longer a' Cyclone Alfred caused way more damage after it was downgraded. And as of this morning Cyclone Trump has decided to whack a 25% tariff on Australian steel and aluminium. What will happen next week? Who knows!?!?

Anyway, it's been a good reminder for me that when we complain about never ending regs&legs changes, at least we're not dealing with Trump or a cyclone most days. And that's a positive right?

Speaking of regs&legs, we have our ASFA National Legislation Discussion Group on Monday, 17 March at 1-2pm with guest speaker Jon Ireland, Partner at DLA Piper. Jon is going to be talking investment governance, which is so hot right now after ASIC's recent discussion paper re private capital.

Plus our first CREW webinar for 2025 is on Tuesday, 1 April from 1-2pm - we'll be talking AML. All the details below plus the latest news and views.

Cheers

Sarah

PS: We are looking for a Keystone gun for a three month contract starting ASAP. If that's you or you know someone, please get in touch.

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NEWS & VIEWS

APRA publishes December 2024 edition of Quarterly Superannuation Industry Publication, Fund-level and Product Statistics - APRA

APRA cracks down on governance: Major reforms for funds announce - Super Review

Super, insurance, and bank boards' 'poor practices' targeted by APRA - Financial Standard

Three in five women lack retirement confidence - Financial Standard Super

Insurance through superannuation stages a comeback - Financial Standard

Super industry faces up to its tipping-point challenge - Investment Magazine

Themes shaping the future of superannuation in 2025 - Financial Standard Super

Aussie super funds ‘particularly vulnerable’ to net-zero transition - Super Review

Superannuation and digital ID: A more secure future or a missed opportunity in the making? - Financial Standard Super

Tariffs drive superannuation returns down in February - Super Review

UPCOMING EVENTS

ASFA National Legislation Discussion Group: Monday, 17 March at 1-2pm via Zoom. Topic is Investment Governance with guest speaker Jon Ireland, Partner at DLA Piper. Register here.

ASFA Budget Briefings:

Brisbane Wed 26 March - register here

Sydney Wed 26 March - register here

Melbourne - Thurs 27 March - register here

CREW Webinar - Tuesday, 1 April from 1-2pm via Zoom. Topic is Anti-Money Laundering with Alice Molan, Partner and Laura Newton, Senior Associate from Herbert Smith Freehills. Register here - women only, sorry blokes.

2025 ACSI Conference - Grand Hyatt Melbourne - Wednesday, 2 April - Register here.

FUTURE FUND ADMIN 2025: The Future of Superannuation Fund Administration 2025 Hybrid Forum, 15-16 May 2025, Sydney Central Hotel. Register here.

CREW WEBINAR - AML

We are pleased to announce our first CREW Webinar for 2025 will be on Tuesday, 1 April where we explore Anti-Money Laundering, with guest speakers, Alice Molan, Partner, and Laura Newton, Senior Associate from Herbert Smith Freehills. They will discuss Australia’s AML/CTF regime, requirements, potential offences and how to implement a strategy to ensure compliance. Register here - women only - sorry blokes!

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