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Generation Life hires former Allianz Retire+ exec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... strategic relationships across Australia's wealth and advice channels, ensuring Generation Life continues to be the provider of choice for investment bonds and lifetime annuities," Rodda said. "I am pleased to join the executive group at Generation Life ...

Australian women most likely to retire early

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... assessed in 2025, a proportion of women are still being locked out of work," the report said. "For some, this will be a choice driven by financial security, preference around hobbies and leisure, or prioritisation of caring responsibilities. For others ...

APRA warns of super fund sustainability challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
... money when people leave the fund than they're gaining from the new members they do have coming in. CCSL Limited's Personal Choice Private Fund has the worst net rollover ratio at -45.4% over one year and -28.3% over three years. Just last week, Financial ...

HESTA changes investment fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2025
... 0.75%, and investment fees in the High Growth option fell from 0.78% to 0.72%. However, fees were higher across most Your Choice options. Cash and term deposits saw a rise from 0.02% to 0.03%, diversified bonds rose from 0.29% to 0.32%, and Australian ...

FICAP RockStar raises $110k for charity

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025
... Brayden Slade took home the award for Best New Talent after covering The Killers' Mr Brightside. Finally, the Bands Choice Award went to Isabella Vick from Ironbark for her rendition of Fleetwood Mac's Go Your Own Way. At the same time, a silent ...

Crypto providers to hold AFSL under proposed laws

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... both consumers and businesses," O'Loghlen said. "Clear, fit-for-purpose regulation will support economic growth, increase choice for consumers, and ensure Australia remains competitive globally. We look forward to working constructively with government ...

Macquarie to pay Shield victims in full

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... fact a quick, court-based outcome may encourage other super trustees to comply with their obligation in the context of choice platforms. "This is an important outcome that stems the significant losses that threatened thousands of members' retirement ...

Younger generations drive SMSF sector growth: Class

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... as the regulatory landscape evolves. "SMSFs continue to attract a broadening range of Australians who want flexibility, choice, and control in how they save for their retirement," he said. Data from the report highlighted rising participation from younger ...

Diversa winds up struggling super fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... closing one of its superannuation funds following a rapid decline in member accounts and funds under management. The Personal Choice Private Fund is being terminated and is expected to be wound up by 30 June 2026. All member accounts must closed by December. ...

Retirement expectations of young Australians surge

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
Vanguard's third annual How Australia Retires report offers thorough insights into how Australians are planning for their retirement. Surveying 1800 Australians aged 18 and above, the findings indicate critical disparities in financial literacy ...