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Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... build an investment case - in this case, to support the investment of working Australians' hard-earned retirement savings," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. She said the forum made clear to policymakers that innovative approaches are needed ...

Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... risk management are critical to fulfilling our obligations as the stewards of our 1.3 million members' retirement savings." The restructure has also triggered several internal promotions. Greg Gokavi-Whaley has been appointed to the newly created ...

Former fund manager admits to obstructing SEC probe

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... all investors. Leech's conduct affected both institutional and retail clients, including those relying on him to manage savings and pension plans. "Investment managers, like Leech, are entrusted by the SEC and the public at large to comply with their ...

AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... leader. He has a deep commitment to delivering for members who put their trust in us to grow and protect their retirement savings. "Having worked closely with the directors of Australia's largest companies over many years, Shaun is known for his ...

ASFA lifts comfortable retirement standard to $730k for couples

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... up 11.8%, and coffee and tea rising 10.7%. Housing affordability continues to be a key factor driving higher perceived savings targets. Many younger Australians expect to carry housing costs into retirement, either through renting or mortgage repayments. ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
A diversified approach for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced ...

Lack of awareness impacts retirement satisfaction: TAL

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 11 JUN 2026
... spending confidence and can reduce Age Pension reliance. "Without certainty about future income, even retirees with adequate savings may default to conservative spending. Product design can help - giving people confidence to enjoy their retirement while ...

FEATURE | Aged care: The longevity dividend

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... contributions from residents such as deposits or bonds which are required to be paid back to resident families, operational savings, bequests and fundraisings, and they all have different liquidity and regulatory requirements, so it is a very different ...

Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... compared investment performance between equities and bonds during retirement but highlighted that retirees with small savings can't fund higher spending targets, regardless of their strategies. "Mixed equity-bond portfolios, which are investment strategies ...

HESTA extends decades-long partnership with J.P. Morgan

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... of investment growth and transformation for the fund," Blakey said. "With more than $100 billion in member retirement savings and close to 20% of our investment portfolio managed internally... This longstanding partnership can support us as we strive ...