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CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
... automatically assessed and no application or additional paperwork required. Under the current published rate of 0.80%, a member transferring an eligible balance of $350,000 would receive a Pension Bonus of $2800, which is added to the opening balance ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
For much of Australia's compulsory superannuation era, investing for retirement has been built on a quiet understanding: contribute consistently, trust professional fund managers and allow time to do the work. For a growing number of younger Australians ...

NZ Super updates sustainable investment policy

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... prudent, commercial basis." That context also significantly mitigates risk to New Zealand's reputation as a responsible member of the world community arising from our investment activities, it said. Further, the Sustainable Investment Policy sets the ...

Macquarie puts KPMG audit under formal review

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... detail with Macquarie, so that we can have confidence that the scope was appropriate." In response, parliamentary committee member Paul Scarr questioned why Macquarie did not engage an independent external reviewer rather than relying on Allens, given ...

CareSuper hires from AustralianSuper, Rest

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
CareSuper has welcomed two senior investment directors from other super funds to strengthen its investment capability. Jessica Melville has joined the $65 billion fund as general manager portfolio management, while Andrew Thomas commenced as general ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... research suggests many remain reluctant to rely on AI alone for major financial decisions. Research commissioned by the Super Member Council (SMC) found two thirds of Australians have either used AI for super and retirement information or would consider ...

New platform provides guidance for retirees

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
A new artificial intelligence (AI) platform has launched to fill a gap that is persisting for retiring members seeking purpose in the retirement phase. Purpose Again founder Colin Pudsey told Financial Standard he's launched the platform on a mission ...

The SILC Group brings US wholesale fund Down Under

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... investor administration outcomes, The SILC Group said. FGIM and Fenix are not related business. Commenting, FGIM managing member Matthew Thorne said The SILC Group's approach was a key factor in selecting it as trustee and fund services partner. "What ...

Women lead in voluntary contributions: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
New analysis by the profit-to-member fund found women represented around 65% of members making voluntary contributions, compared with 35% men. The data also showed a sharp concentration of voluntary contributions around the end of the end of the financial ...

Future Group marks new successor fund transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... four age-based options and a refreshed Choice investment menu. "GuildSuper and Child Care Super will retain the brands, member relationships and industry focus that make them distinctive, while benefiting from the scale and operating capabilities of ...