I was in the Sydney CBD yesterday and it is BUSY! 2026 is now in full swing apparently. Don't forget to make time for the important, not just the urgent. For instance, keeping up to date with the latest in PDS management.
Speaking of, today is our first PDS Managers roundtable for the year. It is on from 12:30-2pm via Teams. Emily Turnbull,Jillian Button and Julia Clemente from Allens will be providing a rundown of recent greenwashing actions and trends. We've got 30+ people registered but we can always fit a few more in :) Register here.
Regards
Sarah
PRODUCT DISCLOSURE SPECIALIST ROLE Our friends at Centric are looking for a Product Disclosure Specialist, preferably based in Melbourne, but happy to look at other locations, to support the delivery and ongoing maintenance of disclosure documentation across Super, Managed Funds and Platforms. Find out more here.
THOUGHT OF THE WEEK
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have shared this important update about upcoming changes to SMS arrangements, so you can avoid any disruption to your customer communications. As part of the Australian Government’s Fighting Scams initiative, ACMA is introducing the SMS Sender ID Register. This register is designed to protect both Australians and brands from scam texts that pretend to be legitimate organisations. If your organisation uses SMS to communicate with customers, you’ll need to register all your sender IDs by 1 July 2026.
Equity Trustees mulls ditching super trustee business in Shield aftermath - Professional Planner. SP - I'm really conflicted about this one. On the one hand, maybe the trustee function shouldn't be allowed to be externalised. On the other, it really stifles competition if it's practically impossible for anyone to get started without a massive war chest.
In the latest episode of That Super Show, Neil and I discuss super brand recognition, the complexity and cost of rebranding and the effectiveness of marketing. We also delve into the latest regulatory challenges and innovation barriers, as well as fraud and scam protections, new superannuation legislation and the latest industry news.
Events we are running/speaking at:
ASFA National Legislation Discussion Group Webinar: Creating a Speak Up Culture with guest speaker Andrew Brown from Adaptive Cultures.Monday, 16 March 2026, 1-2pm via Zoom. Register here.
CREW Webinar: DDOwith guest speakers from Source. Wednesday, 22 April 2026, 1-2pm via Zoom. Registration details to come. Women only.
FUTURE FUND ADMIN 2026 - The Future of Superannuation Fund Administration Forum. 19-20 May 2026. Sydney. Register here.
For a full list of industry events relevant to SSFPP readers, click here.
PARTING WAYS - TOUGH DECISIONS
With so much change in the air, our blog “Parting Ways: Making the tough decisions around fund and investment option closures”couldn’t be more timely. Thinking about closing a fund or investment option? You’re not alone - and yes it’s complicated. In this article, we unpack the tricky stuff behind product closures and share practical insights to help you make confident, well‑informed decisions. Read here.
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