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Welcome to 2026! Round up of Superannuation's 2025
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- That Super Show
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- Jan 7, 2026
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- 1453
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Summary
#16. Co-hosts Neil Benson and Sarah Penn return for the first episode of 2026 with a roundup of big news and trends in the superannuation industry. Highlights Holiday updates: Neil did some DIY renovations and Sarah struggled to find a builder, opting for travel instead. CSLR debate: Misha Schubert from the Super Members Council suggests SMSFs should pay for the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, not industry fund members; both hosts agree she has a fair point. Managed investment schemes: Discussion of how APRA-regulated funds often use managed schemes and why strong investment governance is critical, especially in light of recent investment failures. Investment performance tests: Schubert’s call for performance tests on every super investment option prompts debate about the practicality versus potential benefits, with both hosts questioning the cost-benefit of such extensive reforms. Member engagement survey: SMC data shows younger, more educated members are much more engaged, but Neil and Sarah note the correlation is likely skewed by survey respondent bias and income/balance factors. Super fund branding and advertising: The hosts discuss the pros and cons of memorable ad campaigns, from hairy mascots to high-profile sports sponsorships, and examine their impact on fund awareness and acquisition. Third party administrator shakeup: Upcoming acquisition of Mercer’s admin business by Apex signals increased consolidation; the hosts express concerns over whether this will drive real improvements in service quality. Outsourcing vs. insourcing: Large funds may increasingly bring admin back in-house to manage cost and service quality, leading to more hybrid operating models. The “mechanistic vs. ecosystem” mindset: Sarah introduces insights from another podcast advocating f…