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Almost half of HESTA members retire involuntarily

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2025
... household circumstances, such as any partner's income and super as well as any entitlements to Centrelink benefits such as the Age Pension, it really helps us better support our members plan for their retirement."

AMP launching 'market first' digital advice solution for super members

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2025
... retirement. AMP Super members will be able to personalise their retirement income goals and compare it to benchmarks, including the Age Pension and ASFA's Retirement Standard. They can also receive a Retirement Income Score and My Retirement Report ...

Rest calls for advice reforms, extending SG

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 JAN 2025
... hours per week, with an appropriate transition period for businesses. "We represent over one million young members under the age of 30, and we want all young workers to have a fair start with super. The change we propose will provide that fair start ...

How much is needed to maintain your standard of living in retirement?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 JAN 2025
... a "mid-level" - $1650 per fortnight or $43,000 per year - SCA said $310,00 in savings would be required until age 90; the Age Pension would typically cover 67% of retirement expenses. For single retirees planning to spend at a "high-level" - $2270 per ...

SEC names acting chair, establishes crypto taskforce

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 JAN 2025
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that US President Donald Trump has appointed Mark Uyeda as acting chair of the agency. "I am honored to serve in this capacity after serving as a commissioner since 2022, and a member of the staff ...

$3m super tax will level playing field: Australia Institute

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 JAN 2025
... in Norway," he said. "Superannuation tax concessions are designed to encourage people to save and reduce dependency on the Age Pension, they are not designed to be used by the very wealthiest in society to avoid paying tax." The Better Targeted Superannuation ...

ASIC names new chief executive

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JAN 2025
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has named a chief executive, following Warren Day's abrupt exit in June last year. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chief executive Scott Gregson will join ASIC on March ...

AI can improve super fund value chain: CFA Institute

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 DEC 2024
... ultimately provide efficient, personalised services to members, new research from the CFA Institute found. The Pensions in the Age of Artificial Intelligence report canvassed investments and technology experts from the UK, Australia, and Japan, who work ...

Cost-of-living worries drain retirement confidence: MFS

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 DEC 2024
Most Australians will not be able to retire at the age they want as managing finances amid the cost-of-living crisis dampens their confidence, a survey from MFS Investment Management found. Only 23% of more than 1000 participants canvassed are confident ...

Top superannuation policy priorities for 2025: SMC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2024
... what their retirement could look like," calling for super funds to assist members in understanding their eligibility for the age pension or other government benefits. Government agencies should share information on the age pension and other government ...