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Superhero Super swallows Smartsave, overhauls offerings

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... Superhero chief executive and co-founder John Winters said they "highlight the company's dedication to offering Australians a better investment experience, to drive more engagement and ultimately better financial outcomes". "We have huge goals we ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... accumulation? "We want to ensure super delivers on its foundational promise of providing a dignified retirement for more Australians. The welcome and important focus on the accumulation phase of super needs to be matched by a similar focus on the retirement ...

Payday super protects most vulnerable: SMC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... can be achieved when we put Australian workers at the heart of super policy development," Roxon said. "Millions of Australians will benefit from the measure either via the reduction of unpaid super or a higher retirement balance due to more frequently ...

Changing retirement landscape needs regulatory framework: Actuaries Institute

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... and independent consultant and adviser Stephen Huppert said, the shift needs to occur to support the risks facing Australians in retirement, the biggest being longevity. Aside from the framework, the pair recommends the government expand the three pillars ...

SMSF Association, CA ANZ rally against super tax changes

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2023
... Accounts ANZ (CA ANZ) have urgently called for the rejection of a newly proposed bill that would double tax on many Australians superannuation earnings. Yesterday in Parliament, assistant treasurer Stephen Jones introduced the government's controversial ...

AMP selects new chief technology officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
Kavita Mistry will become AMP's new chief technology officer, joining the executive committee. Mistry joined AMP earlier this year, bringing with her over 20 years of experience in technology roles, specifically within financial services. Mistry's areas ...

Commonwealth Super Corp selects Challenger for retirement products

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 28 NOV 2023
... Challenger chief executive and managing director Nick Hamilton said he is honoured the partnership with CSC will support Australians who have served in the APS and ADF in their retirement. "Like many older Australians, a significant cohort of CSC customers ...

New chair named for Future Generation Global

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... sectors intersect, will be invaluable as we work to promote wellbeing and prevent mental health conditions in young Australians through investment." Meanwhile, Westacott said: "I am delighted to become part of helping achieve better mental health outcomes ...

Treasury mulls reforming use of genetic test results by life insurers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 27 NOV 2023
... insurance. In response to the consultation, CALI chief executive Christine Cupitt said: "Genetic testing can help empower Australians to manage potential health risks in a preventative and personalised way." "Our industry certainly doesn't want to dissuade ...

AustralianSuper slams Brookfield's Origin Energy bid

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 NOV 2023
AustralianSuper has savaged Brookfield and EIG's eleventh-hour bid to acquire Origin Energy, emphatically asserting its intention to oppose a "low-ball" offer for the ASX-listed generator and retailer. The consortiums revised proposal under the ...