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Albanese pushes Trump on tariff exemption

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese asked US President Donald Trump to consider a full exemption on tariffs for Australia, or at the very least no increase from the current 12.5% subject on Australian exports to the US. Albanese spoke with Trump late last ...

CareSuper hires from AustralianSuper, Rest

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
CareSuper has welcomed two senior investment directors from other super funds to strengthen its investment capability. Jessica Melville has joined the $65 billion fund as general manager portfolio management, while Andrew Thomas commenced as general ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to understand their superannuation and retirement options, but new research suggests many remain reluctant to rely on AI alone for major financial decisions. Research commissioned by the ...

New platform provides guidance for retirees

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
A new artificial intelligence (AI) platform has launched to fill a gap that is persisting for retiring members seeking purpose in the retirement phase. Purpose Again founder Colin Pudsey told Financial Standard he's launched the platform on a mission ...

Women lead in voluntary contributions: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
New analysis by the profit-to-member fund found women represented around 65% of members making voluntary contributions, compared with 35% men. The data also showed a sharp concentration of voluntary contributions around the end of the end of the financial ...

Future Group marks new successor fund transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
Future Group announced its Smart Future Trust will take on the GuildSuper and Child Care Super brands as the group continues to expand with another successor fund transfer (SFT). From September 12, the Guild Retirement Fund will move into the Smart ...

HUB24 expands C-suite with innovation role

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
HUB24 has strengthened its executive leadership team with the creation of a new chief operating and innovation officer role, bringing technology, innovation and strategy implementation under a broader remit. Jason Hair has been appointed to the newly ...

Super funds should not be asked to fund the CSLR: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said Australia's Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is the only scheme of its kind worldwide funded from the retirement savings of people who cannot claim from it, and that needs to ...

Challenger launches retirement research institute

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
Challenger has launched the Institute for Lifetime Income, an advocacy and insights platform focused on improving financial and longevity literacy. Challenger said launching the institute formalises the work it has already been undertaking for decades ...

AustralianSuper enters advice space

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
AustralianSuper will offer personalised advice and guidance for members through a new online service. The service will be available to members via the AustralianSuper member portal. Launching in stages starting this year, it will allow members to access ...