#1. Sarah Penn and Neil Benson discuss the latest news and views affecting Australian superannuation professionals.
News
- Div296/$3m super tax/unrealised gains
- tax benefits from super more than cost of age pension system
- APRA tells funds to get on with consider MFA
- impacts of super AML exemption
- Joe Longo (ASIC Director) tells super directors to do better
- And speaking of directors, CPS510 (Governance) out for consultation
- Quality of Advice review - second tranche of legislation finally on the way
Big Idea
- How to successfully navigate a business case for software when the outcome isn't certain (because it never is)
- How to manage up - HBR Women at Work podcast
Recommendations
- Nnominate yourself or someone else for an award. It's worth the effort.
- IBR Annual Future Risks 2025: Superannuation Risks and Governance Conference, 9-10 July 2025, Sydney. Register here.
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Your CohostsSarah Penn
Sarah Penn is the CEO and founder of Mayflower Consulting, an Australian financial services consultancy specialising in product governance, PDS management, and product operating model design. Her team works with super funds, fund managers, and investment platforms across Australia.
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Neil Benson
Neil Benson is the global chief product officer at ChandlerCX, where he leads a team focused on intelligent customer messaging for regulated organisations, including superannuation funds, banks, insurers, utilities and public sector organisations. His AI startup, Novagentic, was acquired by ChandlerCX in February 2026.
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