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Hi There

 

It is looking to be another busy year - just look at all the events below for February and March!

 

Here at Mayflower we are looking forward to our CREW and ASFA webinars with Tanushree Dabral and Jon O'Keeffe from PX Partners who will provide some practical insights for implementing the March 2026 AML changes.

 

Plus our next PDS Managers round tables will be held in February (date tbc) with guest speakers Emily Turnbull and Jillian Button from Allens providing a rundown of recent greenwashing actions and trends.

 

See below for all the details, plus the latest news, views and events.

 

Regards

Sarah

LATEST NEWS & VIEWS 

 

Advisers ‘not the enemy’ in true super fund partnerships - Professional Planner

 

HUB24 plans to bring super fund trustee in-house - Professional Planner

 

What was the top-performing super fund in 2025? - Money Management

 

Improvised super tax poses unfair, inequitable outcomes - Financial Standard

 

Super funds report strong 2025 gains - Super Review

 

AFCA complaints dominated by Shield and First Guardian - Super Review

 

Performance test changes not necessary - Financial Standard

 

Gender retirement confidence gap leaves women quietly worried - Super Review

 

Super sector hoping for another friend in Washington - Investment Magazine

THATSUPER.SHOW 

In the latest episode of That Super Show, Neil and I dive into some big industry conversations, debating SMSFs contributing to the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, the performance testing of every super investment option and what fund advertising really does for member engagement. We also explored the evolving world of third-party administrators, with mergers promising big shake-ups ahead.

That Super Show

UPCOMING EVENTS 

 

CREW Webinar: Beyond compliance: Practical insights for implementing the March 2026 AML policies with guest speakers Tanushree Dabral and Jon O'Keeffe from PX Partners. Thursday, 12 February 2026, 1-2pm via Zoom. Register here. Women only, sorry blokes.

 

2026 FSC Policy Priorities Briefing - Sydney: Thursday, 12 February 2026 from 3:30pm at Hall & Wilcox, Level 18/347 Kent St, Sydney. FSC members only. Register here.

 

ASFA National Legislation Discussion Group Webinar: Beyond compliance: Practical insights for implementing the March 2026 AML policies with guest speakers Tanushree Dabral and Jon O'Keeffe from PX Partners. Monday, 16 February 2026, 1-2pm via Zoom. Register here.

 

SMSF National Conference: 18-20 February 2026 - Adelaide. Register here.

 

FSC SPG Workshop: Implementing Payday Super: Tuesday, 24 February 2025, 9:30am-6pm. ANZ Centre, Docklands, Melbourne. Register here. 

 

ASFA Spotlight on Insurance 2026: Thursday, 5 March 2026 9-5pm - Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. Register here.

 

2026 FSC Policy Priorities Briefing - Melbourne: Thursday, 12 March 2026 from 3:30pm at Hall & Wilcox, Queen & Collins, Level 31,Tower 376/390 Collins St, Melbourne. Register here.

 

FEAL Superannuation Leaders Forum: Thursday, 12 March 2026, 9:30am-9:30pm. Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park. Register here.

 

FUTURE FUND ADMIN 2026 - The Future of Superannuation Fund Administration Forum. 19-20 May 2026. Sydney. Register here.

 

THE AUSTRALIAN FINANCIAL CRIME & FRAUD 2026 CONFERENCE: 26-27 May 2026. Sydney. Register here. 

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