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'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... model. "But as the sector's matured, the focus has moved from the service side of things and moved from growing retirement savings to a focus on becoming institutional fund managers." Watson said that while being a fund manager and growing members' retirement ...

Super tax changes shake HNWs' retirement confidence: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... has one of the best retirement systems in the world, 61% aren't sure it's conducive to building and protecting long-term savings; 63% think the system is flawed in terms of tax settings. Generation Life said those approaching retirement, aged 60 and ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... second largest retirement system globally by 2035," Vincent said. "In less than 50 years, Australians' combined retirement savings have grown to a level that is more than our national economy, helping everyday working people achieve a more comfortable ...

Division 296 legislation passes, LISTO to increase

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... "deliberate" move for the government to implement more taxes but ultimately failed. "... because inflation erodes the value of savings, it would have meant more and more Australians would be captured in Labor's net. It wasn't flawed policy; it ...

IFM maps path for super funds to meet US infrastructure funding gap

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... through 2033. "We believe pension capital investors - with their focus on investing to protect and grow the retirement savings of working people - could help bridge the US' funding gap and enhance the resilience and productivity of US infrastructure ...

Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... all financial resources available to support their lifestyle, including the age pension, superannuation, and voluntary savings such as home equity," Hickey said. "While downsizing is a common way to access home equity, retirees who wish to stay in their ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... 2026-27 Federal Budget, the $110 billion fund proposed reforms to make sure members are paid super on time, protect their savings and make retirement easier to navigate. Cbus said while TPD insurance payments after age 60 are generally tax-free, members ...

MIS review ignores key issues: FAAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... scheme as a whole; against the trustee of an SMSF in respect to conduct as trustee; and the management of a retirement savings account provider or insurer. "It is essential that AFCA Rule C1.5 is removed to better allow clients to make complaints against ...

MLC completes full Retirement Boost rollout for advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... TAL and Challenger. Advisers can now recommend MLC Retirement Boost as a complete solution, including the retirement and savings income phases, to their clients. The retirement income phase of MLC Retirement Boost can be used as a standalone solution ...

New SMC campaign to help Aussies care for 'golden super goose'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... (SMC) has launched a national education program, urging young Australians to start looking after their superannuation savings. The 'Look after your super' initiative uses the concept of the golden super goose to help Australians better understand how ...