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Nicholas Way

Nicholas Way is editor of Investor Strategy News and has covered business, retirement, politics, human resources and personal investment over a 50-year career.

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Cost of regulating super has smaller funds doing the heavy lifting

CPA Australia has weighed into the debate about the cost to oversee the industry, adding its voice to those who argue the fee structure favours the larger funds.

Nicholas Way | 2nd May 2025 | More
Improve ‘outrageous service’ of death benefits, Kelty warns industry funds

A key architect of the compulsory retirement savings system lauds its many achievements, stretching from the national economy to the individual. Where it’s double faulting is in serving members – and it needs to be addressed promptly.

Nicholas Way | 15th Apr 2025 | More
Profit-for-member funds’ failings don’t warrant a royal commission

A Coalition Government will want to curb the union role in superannuation, especially in the industry funds – the largest superannuation sector at nearly $1.5 trillion. Setting up a royal commission to achieve this end will be overkill.

Nicholas Way | 11th Apr 2025 | More
Smaller industry funds putting the spotlight on member service

The ASIC report into death benefit claims revealing the devastating impact of poor industry practices on grieving Australians has again highlighted the pressing need for change. While some funds have taken up the cudgels, others are still playing hardball on improving their service offering.

Nicholas Way | 4th Apr 2025 | More
Opposition’s first-home buyer policy ‘not a super idea’

The Coalition has pledged to give young Australians access to up to $50,000 in their retirement savings to get a toehold in the housing market. Super funds say it will only further inflate property prices.

Nicholas Way | 28th Mar 2025 | More
  • Investors on red alert despite inflation being tamed: Atlantic House

    Central banks have performed admirably to get economies back on track, but a public that is far less-trusting of big institutions and traditional asset classes remains unconvinced. US President Donald Trump’s trade policies are simply fuelling their fears.

    Nicholas Way | 21st Mar 2025 | More
    Impact investing can ‘ride out’ Trump’s nostrums

    While ESG and diversity have been caught up in the political headwinds in the US, this investment strategy, approaching $US2 trillion in funds under management, is well placed to not only survive but thrive.

    Nicholas Way | 21st Mar 2025 | More
    APRA’s governance move could trigger wholesale change

    If the regulator’s proposal to limit board tenure to 10 years takes effect, then many non-executive board members will be in the firing line, with industry funds likely to have the most casualties.

    Nicholas Way | 7th Mar 2025 | More
    Trump’s trade policies cast dark shadow over share markets

    While equities came out of the blocks like Usain Bolt in January, propelled by strong domestic and international share markets, a White House committed to tariffs and slowing interest rate cuts could still derail investment returns in 2025.

    Nicholas Way | 26th Feb 2025 | More
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