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Cliona O’Dowd joined The Australian in 2016 and writes on financial services. She was previously the editor of business news and commentary website Business Spectator. Before moving into journalism she spent a number of years working in the financial services industry in Dublin and London. She holds a master’s degree in European public affairs and law.

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SuperannuationBusiness

14/11/24: ASIC Chair, Joe Longo speaks at the ASIC Annual Conference at the Hilton hotel. John Feder/The Australian.

Systemic failures in death claims handling across super: ASIC

A review of the superannuation industry’s handling of death claims has found systemic failures, with industry funds faring worse than their retail peers.

Cliona O'Dowd

SharemarketMarkets

????SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA : NewsWire Photos - FEBRUARY 24 2025; A general view of people walking past the digital boards of the ASX in the Sydney CBD. Picture: NewsWire/ Gaye Gerard

ASX expected to fall on the back of Wall St’s tumble

The Australian sharemarket is expected to move lower on Monday, but the mining giants could provide a degree of support.

Cliona O'Dowd

Election 2025Business

UPDATED: 300 Ratio 4:3 For PRINT 2 January 2025; Albo and Dutton are in a heat battle in conversation in collage style, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. Sources: Stock . Artwork by Frank Ling.

Minority rule would be a disaster, say CEOs

The role of the Greens and teals in the 2025 federal election is striking fear into the hearts of some business leaders. Others just want to get on with governing.

Cliona O'Dowd and Perry Williams

WealthWealth

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Cracks showing in private credit

Money managers are spruiking the next evolution in private lending, but cracks are appearing just as retail investors step in.

Cliona O'Dowd

TariffsBusiness

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos December 12, 2024: Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones. The new News Media Bargaining Code is announced in Sydney by Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland. Picture: NewsWire / John Appleyard

Stephen Jones takes swipe at US protectionism

Outgoing financial services minister Stephen Jones warns of downside risks to the economy from tariffs and slower global growth.

Cliona O'Dowd

GovernanceFinancial Services

03-12-2024 - Richard White founder WiseTech Global appears at company's investors day in Sydney.

Board chaos final straw as AusSuper sells WiseTech stake

The nation’s largest super fund has sold down its stake in WiseTech Global, saying the company which has been embroiled in controversy at a leadership level did not ‘meet expectations’.

Cliona O'Dowd

SuperBusiness

AustraliaSuper chief investment officer Mark Delaney. AustraliaSuper chief investment officer Mark Delaney in his office on Lonsdale Street in Melbourne. Mark oversees investments in Australia's largest super fund - the $85 billion AustralianSuper.Picture: Eugene Hyland

More scrutiny better for members: AustralianSuper

Chief investment officer Mark Delaney says greater scrutiny of the $4 trillion super sector is in everyone’s interest.

Cliona O'Dowd

MarketsBusiness

8/5/24: Jon Gray is the global president of Blackstone Group, the $US1 trillion asset manager that recently acquired Crown Resorts in Australia. He is in Australia overseeing the firm's investments here. John Feder/The Australian.

US money managers patient through tariff turmoil

Blackstone and Cornell Capital have urged investor patience through tariff diplomacy and see opportunities through the turmoil.

Cliona O'Dowd

EXCLUSIVEBusiness

Falcon yarn: Ferras Merhi, David Anderson canva

Falcon’s $45m leads and marketers bill

ASIC has alleged Falcon Capital gave $45m to three marketing firms to promote First Guardian funds over two years, with at least half coming directly from fund assets.

Cliona O'Dowd and Angelica Snowden

WealthWealth

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Two-month super fund blackout for HESTA members

Over 1.1 million HESTA super fund members won’t be able to switch investments or have contributions processed for two months. Here’s why.

Cliona O'Dowd

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