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IFS recovers record $250m in unpaid super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... there will continue to be instances of unpaid super, making recovery services an important safeguard for members' retirement savings," Lister said. Super Members Council (SMC) analysis showed Australians missed out on $24.4 billion in unpaid superannuation ...

ASFA names board chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... Delahunty said Elkins' broad experience will be invaluable in uniting the sector, as the system moves from building retirement savings to helping members use them. "Linda has spent her career working across industry and retail funds, platforms, advice ...

AMP delivers 33% profit jump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... $154 million. Assets under management increased to $167.6 billion, which AMP said reflected momentum in its wealth and retirement businesses. Speaking to Financial Standard, AMP chief executive Blair Vernon said AMP has "marked our territory" in regard ...

Brighter Super launches lifetime income product in accumulation phase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
Brighter Super has announced plans to deliver a new lifetime retirement income solution designed to enable eligible members to begin building future lifetime income benefits while they are still working. Brighter Super said the move makes it the first ...

smartMonday tweaks fees, MySuper structure

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... over (55%). The super fund said the change will be easier to understand for members and better support the modernised retirement journey. "Higher allocations to growth assets for younger members, reflecting modern retirement patterns, increased longevity ...

Advisers should rethink portfolio construction: La Trobe

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 AUG 2026
... they love negative correlations," Watson said. "They invest because they want to grow wealth towards and into a long retirement with sufficient income to meet their lifestyle demands." Watson said concerns surrounding private credit should be viewed ...

Prime Super, Aware Super explore potential merger

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... is in the best financial interests of their respective members. The merger presents a potential to provide "stronger retirement outcomes, enhanced financial guidance and advice, and a member experience that combines the best of both funds." Pending the ...

AustralianSuper ups admin fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... $250,000, administration fees will increase by up to $1.83 per week. For members in Choice Income and Transition to Retirement Income this change is effective from November 1. The asset-based fee cap for accumulation accounts will also rise from $350 ...

Teen workers to miss out on $411m in FY27: SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... miss out on around $2500 in super contributions by age 18. That lost super could compound to an $11,000 reduction by retirement, the SMC noted. Commenting, SMC chief executive Misha Schubert said super should be paid from the first hour of your first ...

NSW director disqualified over $7m SMSF scam

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2026
... personal purposes, including the purchase of a car. The investors were predominately individuals planning for or in retirement who believed that their funds would be used for the purpose of investing as part of establishing or augmenting their SMSFs. ...