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Pre-retirees expect less reliance on Age Pension: Investment Trends

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
... that income or even the preferred retirement lifestyle itself, she said. "But superannuation is the unwavering pillar members know they can rest on as they transition to the reality of retirement," she said. Those in the accumulation phase expect most ...

FSU steps up calls for reproductive leave policies

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... like paid maternity leave and domestic violence leave," FSU national secretary Julia Angrisano said. "It's clear from our members that too many women are struggling to balance the often-hidden symptoms of menopause and menstruation with their paid work. ...

Growing super balances show more work to be done: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... in July and the upcoming rise to 12% next year, paired with strong investment returns, are game changers for super fund members. More Australians than ever are set to enjoy a dignified, comfortable retirement, and the future of retirement savings has ...

HESTA lowers insurance fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
HESTA is introducing several insurance fee changes with most members paying less from September 28. For most HESTA Super and HESTA Personal Super members, the super fund said insurance fees will reduce by at least 3.2% for unitised cover and 2.5% for ...

BUSSQ board members removed

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
BUSSQ board members Jacqui Collie and Michael Ravbar, both of whom are senior Construction, Forestry, and Maritime Employees Union (CFMEU) officials, have been replaced effective immediately. The administrator for the Queensland branch of the CFMEU ...

Former industry fund chief in new role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024
Prime Value Asset Management has named former Prime Super chief executive Lachlan Baird as its new finance chief. The boutique fund manager said Baird will be pivotal in refining its investment strategy and building a financial framework that promotes ...

FAAA ramps up Dixon inquiry campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 SEP 2024
The Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) is calling on all federal members of parliament to support a public inquiry into the collapse of Dixon Advisory and the flow-on effect on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). The FAAA has written ...

Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... years, will not be subject to any financial limits, caps, or exceptions. "Genetic testing can be a life-saving step for members of the community. This valuable technology supports medical practitioners to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor a range ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... so; should they need immediate support with the costs of caring for their newborn they have that choice too." The Super Members Council (SMC) said the Coalition's support for paying super on Commonwealth Parental Leave Pay is very welcome - but its ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... policymakers to demonstrate to Parliament and the public how future changes align with the legislated objective. It will require members of Parliament who consider changes to superannuation to provide a statement of compatibility which explains how the ...