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Research reveals 'alarming spike' in super switching

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... the gap widening over longer timeframes. "For lower balance members, these differences can mean less in their retirement savings, particularly when members are switched out of a higher-performing super products early in their working lives," SMC said. ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... don't already have access to an employer-sponsored retirement plan. They would get access to a program like the Thrift Savings Plan, which is already available to federal workers. The Thrift Savings Plan is a defined contribution retirement savings ...

Super assets reach $4.5tn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... costs have risen, and support from the Age Pension has not kept pace with this rise. This means retirees need higher super savings to maintain a comfortable lifestyle," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said.

Australian Ethical unveils strong half-year results

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... improved from 71.4% in FY25 to 68.8% in 1H26, reflecting ongoing efficiency initiatives and the realisation of expense savings during the first half. Operating expenses, excluding $1.6 million in underlying adjustments, relating primarily to integration ...

Aware Super launches digital advice tool

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... eligible Aware Super members, aiming to assist them in assessing how much they can spend in retirement and how long their savings are expected to last. Over the past month of testing, Aware Super said the tool has led to a big uplift in retirees choosing ...

Perpetual sees 349% profit jump

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026
... the first half. It posted a jump of 12% in underlying profit to $112.7 million and delivered $60 million in annualised savings and is on track to achieve the targeted $70-$80 million savings by FY27. Perpetual also updated investors about the sale of ...

Iress sticks to simplification plan, will consider "bona fide" takeover bids

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... market data business QuantHouse. The simplification has already delivered around 60% of the expected $30 million in cost savings by the end of FY26, Russell said. "Looking ahead, I am confident we will continue this momentum, supported by our accelerated ...

Regal profits rise 65%, Pacific Current reports $11.7m loss

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... income, but was partly offset by lower interest expenses and reduced corporate costs. The group delivered corporate cost savings of around 31% compared to 1H25. Pacific Current delivered a statutory net loss after tax of $11.7 million, significantly ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... costs have risen, and support from the Age Pension has not kept pace with this rise. This means retirees need higher super savings to maintain a comfortable lifestyle," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "Costs in the categories that retirees ...

Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... and have the personal integrity and independence of mind necessary to be effective guardians of members' retirement savings.