Superannuation giant HESTA hit with extra licence restrictions as APRA raises governance, risk concerns

One of Australia’s largest superannuation funds HESTA has been hit with regulatory action, after a “severe, prolonged disruption”…
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HESTA pays ASIC infringement notices alleging misleading statements about carbon emissions

https://www.asic.gov.au/about-asic/news-centre/find-a-media-release/2025-releases/25-266mr-hesta-pays-asic-infringement-notices-alleging-misleading-statements-about-carbon-emissions/

ASIC’s Deputy Chair Sarah Court said, ‘In making the representations, HESTA overstated its commitment to reducing investment in carbon emissions.’

‘Consumers relying on HESTA’s representation may have been denied the opportunity to make informed decisions about their preferred superannuation provider when HESTA gave a false impression that its commitment to reducing carbon emissions was more ambitious than it actually was.’

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25-266MR HESTA pays ASIC infringement notices alleging misleading statements about carbon emissions | ASIC

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HESTA won't process super contributions, regular withdraws, investment switches and insurance claims until June, due to a system changeover. Consumer advocates and members have expressed concern about the freeze on funds.  

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