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Equity Trustees super exit sparks Hejaz Islamic Super and Pension closure

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 31 AUG 2026
... trustee business. The latter, however, says otherwise. Hejaz Islamic Super had 2600 members and more than $98 million in retirement savings at the end of March, based on APRA's most recent statistics. On June 12, members' money was moved to cash ...

MUFG to acquire GROW Inc

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... solutions in pension and superannuation globally, while further strengthening the overall capabilities of its MUFG Retirement Solutions business division in Australia, including adding to its technology suite. "The proposed acquisition of GROW Inc reflects ...

APRA hits 12 super options with failed grade

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
... test. The three super funds are the IOOF Portfolio Service Superannuation Fund, Oasis Superannuation Master Trust and Retirement Portfolio Service. "These options are specifically designed for members seeking higher growth and, as a result, have greater ...

UniSuper unlocks close to $15k for members moving into retirement

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2026
Eligible UniSuper members will receive a tax-free bonus of up to $14,700 when they move into retirement phase from October 1. The Retirement Bonus feature, once effective, will provide eligible members up to $14,700 when they move into a UniSuper Flexi ...

GDG posts 21% profit rise as record inflows lift FUM

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... sales exceeding $1.5 billion. The business continued to benefit from demand for investment bonds with GDG pointing to retirement, wealth transfer and tax efficiency as structural drivers. Evidentia Group's managed account FUM increased 37% to $49.5 billion ...

CSC tests waters on digital assets with Northern Trust

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... Paul Abraham said the fund is eager to enhance its understanding of the innovative sector. "As long-term stewards of retirement outcomes for our members, CSC continues to explore innovations that have the potential to enhance efficiency, transparency ...

Vanguard adds floating rate ETF, managed fund to product suite

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
... more stable capital values. "Income remains a key priority for many investors, particularly those approaching or in retirement. Investors are increasingly looking for solutions that can deliver regular income with relative stability," Bauler said. "Floating ...

Half of Australians lack retirement plan: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 AUG 2026
Nearly half of working-age Australians approaching retirement do not have a retirement plan, raising concerns about long-term financial preparedness and confidence, according to Vanguard. The 2026 How Australia Retires report, based on a survey of more ...

CBA, Colonial First State settle class action for $249m

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... Gordon in 2018 alleges CBA and CFSIs breached the trust of their superannuation fund members by investing members' retirement savings with its parent bank even though the bank didn't offer the best interest rates. The class action targeted three ...

BT Panorama hires long-serving Russell Investments executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 AUG 2026
... to several defined benefit funds, advising on all superannuation matters and contributing to thought leadership on retirement and investment strategies. Furlan also spent nearly a decade as a consultant at Towers Perrin. Furlan said: "What attracted ...