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AI to maximise returns for super members: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... The Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI) released a global DC peer study that revealed the current outdated design of these pension funds are preventing younger members from receiving maximised returns. TAI co-founder Roger Urwin supported the report's findings ...

FEATURE | Agriculture: Golden soil

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2025
... superannuation funds' interest appears lukewarm at best. Warakirri has been managing a large portfolio for a local pension fund for 30 years, which McKay says is a top performer, particularly in the last decade, and produces low levels of volatility. ...

Superannuation assets jump to $4.5tn: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... $62.4 billion. Benefit payments rose by 12.7% to $136.2 billion while lump sum payments were up by 13.8% to $75.3 billion. Pension payments increased by 11.3% to $60.9 billion. On the global stage, the latest Thinking Ahead Institute's pension fund ...

Super funds lagging RIC obligations: Pulse Check

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
... Other factors that were considered by some licensees when defining cohorts included employment status, life stage, Age Pension eligibility, and the members' level of engagement with and preparedness for the transition to retirement. Most funds (92%) ...

DC funds "leaving member money on the table": Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2025
In a recent global peer study conducted by the Thinking Ahead Institute (TAI), defined contribution (DC) pension funds said they are concerned some members are not saving enough for retirement. The study found 60% of respondents are concerned their ...

CalSTRS secures US$190m settlement against Meta

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 NOV 2025
... second-largest settlement of a derivative action in the Delaware Court of Chancery's history in a case of this nature, the pension fund said. As part of the settlement, Meta also agreed to corporate governance reforms and acknowledged the lawsuit was ...

Super SA introduces indexed options

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 24 NOV 2025
... after 4 May 1994. Before this it was the Lump Sum Scheme, which is still running, and prior to 30 May 1986 it was the Pension Scheme. Members can also choose to direct their retirement savings into Super SA Select, which offers some benefits the Triple ...

AMP launches new digital financial advice tools

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2025
... tools, members can access a projection of their retirement plan, including income, potential Lifetime Boost benefits, Age Pension entitlements and track their progress towards retirement goals. Members can also access their contributions and investment ...

Super moves: ART, AustralianSuper, Rest, Unisuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
... years as an executive director in the infrastructure and utilities team. At JP Morgan, Marschall advised superannuation, pension and sovereign wealth funds, as well as private equity firms. His work included acquisitions and divestments, capital structuring ...

Cbus launches Age Pension campaign

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2025
Cbus has launched a campaign to help its members near the age of retirement claim government pension benefits. In a recent survey of its members, Cbus found that nine out of 10 respondents approaching retirement age lack confidence in understanding ...