Hi There

This week has been a busy one! On Monday we had the ASFA National Legislation Discussion Group with guest speaker James Koval, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer, ASFA. James provided an update on current and upcoming legislative and policy developments. Far out there's a lot going on right now!

Then today we have our CREW In-person Sydney Event: "Balancing Competing Risks" hosted by CREW member Liz Hastilow with guest speakers Anne Rozenauers and Abi Curtis.

Plus, see the end of this newsletter for our latest podcast recommendation: HBR Women* at Work on 'How to Manage Up'. Plus all the latest news and events.

Regards

Sarah

PS - Our friends at Macquarie Asset Management are looking for a Disclosure Manager for their Client Solutions Group based in Sydney - more here.

*You don't have to be a woman to listen to it - I promise!

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NEWS & VIEWS

Customers are key – super trustees need to listen and act now - ASIC

ASIC launches fresh inquiry into ASX - Financial Standard

Super funds face crackdown as ASIC targets board-level blind spots - Super Review

Super funds' private market assets grow to $400bn - Financial Standard

Super funds to take stock of information security controls - Financial Standard

ASIC reads the riot act to the super industry: Longo - Financial Standard

Super tax requires a 'holistic' review: ASA - Financial Standard

UPCOMING EVENTS

Money Management 37th Annual Fund Manager of the Year Awards:Thursday, 26 June 2025 at the Shangri-La, Sydney. Register here. I am a judge once again this year!

Annual Future Risks 2025: Superannuation Risks and Governance Conference, 9-10 July 2025, Sydney. Register here. I will be hosting a panel discussion on Governance Excellence in Practice.

CREW Webinar - Thursday, 24 July 2025 from 1-2pm via Zoom. Topic is "APRA’s proposed changes to CPS 510 Governance” with guest speaker Silvana Wood, Partner at Gilbert + Tobin. Registration details to come. If you're not yet a CREW member, sign up - women only, sorry blokes.

FSC - Shaping Advice in a Time of Change - 30 July 2025, 9am to 6pm, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. Register here.

PDS Manager Roundtable - our next roundtable webinar will be held on Wednesday, 20 August 2025 from 12:30-2pm with special guest speaker Craig Parrish from Maurice Blackburn. Please contact Katie if you wish to join.

ASFA Investment Summit 2025 - 26 August 2025 at Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane. Details here.

ENGAGE 2025 - Future of Member Engagement 2025 Forum - 25 and 26 September 2025, Sydney Central Hotel. Details here.

ASFA Conference 2025 - 11-13 November 2025, Gold Coast. Details here.

HBR PODCAST: MANAGING UP,

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Managing up is one of the trickiest parts of a successful career. Some people are naturally excellent at it, I was never one of them! And although I don't have a boss now, managing up and sales/account management are surprisingly similar.

HBR's Women at Work podcast has a new episode called "Managing Up: One Conversation at a Time" and it's well worth a listen.

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