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Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... Butler said. "And unless we take action to make it sustainable, it simply will not be there in the future for the Australians who need it most. "We can't afford for the NDIS to continue growing at its present rate." Growing issues with the scheme include ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
... entrants is insufficient and inadequate, stating that improved access to financial advice is in the best interests of all Australians. Currently, the FAAA noted, there are too many constraints and hurdles for the industry to grow, including the lack ...

AustralianSuper ups Syrah stake to 49.6%

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026
AustralianSuper has increased its stake in Syrah Resources to 49.6%, acquiring around 356 million additional shares through a retail entitlement offer. Syrah said the shares represented entitlements that were not taken up by eligible retail shareholders ...

UniSuper halves admin fees for 42,000 members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... pension fees of $4900. UniSuper added the reduction in fees will further help retired members achieve their goals. "With Australians facing increasing cost of living pressures, this is great news for members within our Flexi Pension product. Based on ...

Government, super funds to increase UK collaborations

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... Investors, is also part of the delegation. Collaboration overseas strengthens outcomes at home, giving millions of Australians access to some of the largest markets around the world - along with deals that grow their retirement savings, IFM Investors ...

Baby boomers look to switch benefactors' advisers: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
Two-thirds of Australians don't plan to retain their parents' or spouse's financial adviser after they receive an inheritance. According to Natixis Investment Managers' (Natixis IM) Great Wealth Transfer report, baby boomers, Australians aged between ...

Chalmers says Budget 'hostage' to Middle East conflict

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2026
... can't come soon enough. The consequences of this conflict on the other side of the world are already very serious for Australians, and they risk becoming severe," he said. "We welcome the news that there will be more dialogue and, ideally, more progress ...

Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Actuaries Institute has proposed a three-part package to tackle Australians missing out on tax-free income by not transitioning their superannuation to the retirement phase when eligible. Under the proposal, all APRA-regulated super funds would be required ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
Rest is bolstering its total portfolio approach with a new mandate, while appointing an executive to help grow its digital member services. Rest will implement UK-based Rimes' total portfolio view capability through its investment platform, Matrix ...

FSC ups expectations on platform trustees' governance

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... choosing to act now rather than await the outcome of proposed reforms. "Platforms play a critical role in enabling Australians to access a wide range of investment opportunities with the support of financial advice," Briggs said. "Within the range of ...