Industry Super Funds Face Growing Scrutiny in 2025

Industry super funds, now managing over $1.4 trillion in assets—double that of retail super funds—are set to face intensified regulatory oversight in 2025. 

Once considered the smaller player in the superannuation sector, industry super has grown to dominate the market, but this success is drawing significant attention from regulators.

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Spotlight on Investment Practices

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) are expected to ramp up scrutiny of industry super funds’ investment behaviours and financial dealings. 

Questions surrounding transparency, potential conflicts of interest, and the allocation of funds have become pressing concerns as the sector’s influence continues to grow.

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Concerns Over Accountability

Critics argue that industry super funds’ rapid growth has not been matched by adequate accountability. 

With billions of dollars at stake, the need for tighter regulations to protect members’ interests has never been greater. 

Observers point to instances of opaque decision-making and the close ties between some funds and union movements as areas requiring closer examination.

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What’s at Stake?

As the industry super sector expands, the implications for members and the broader financial system are enormous. 

Regulatory bodies are now tasked with ensuring these funds operate with the highest levels of integrity and transparency.

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