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SMSF advice requires specialist skills, professional judgement: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... several account-based pensions within the SMSF, different taxable and tax-free components while maintaining a single retirement structure. [That] would allow them to manage the tax component of their member balance without the administration complexity ...

Looming Div 296 tax prompts urgent tax, retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... superannuation tax soon becoming a reality, members with large sums of wealth must consider their tax planning and retirement strategies and act with urgency, according to an SMSF expert. At the SMSFA National Conference this morning, Meg Heffron, managing ...

Opposition leader unveils fresh shadow cabinet

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 FEB 2026
... announcement of his new shadow cabinet. "We look forward to continuing to work with the shadow cabinet to safeguard the retirement security of all Australians," ASFA said.

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... built strong momentum in the delivery of our strategy, which positions us to capture the next phase of opportunities in retirement income." Hamilton added that Challenger remains focused on international growth opportunities, saying offshore annuity ...

Acenda completes C-suite with fresh appointment

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... chief product officer. The completion of the leadership team also comes after Acenda Life launched a new guaranteed retirement income solution. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy marks Acenda Life's entry into retirement, dubbed a modern retirement ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
HESTA has called on the government to modernise the super system, to better cater to members in the retirement phase. In its 2026-27 pre-budget submission, HESTA called for funds to be given the ability to actively prompt members to transition to appropriate ...

HNWs, retirees key battlegrounds for platforms: SuitabilityHub

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... private wealth advisers, family offices and stockbrokers," he said. Platforms have also accelerated offerings in the retirement space, particularly with launching innovative retirement income stream (IRIS) solutions. The analysis found North historically ...

Acenda enters retirement market with new solution

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Acenda Life has launched a new guaranteed retirement income solution in response to the findings of a new research paper, which highlights areas where financial advisers can help build retirement confidence. The Lifestream Guaranteed Income strategy ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... keep important details up to date. "Our goal is to help members feel confident and supported across every stage of retirement planning," CFS executive director of retirement Marissa Powe said. "Estate planning is often put off because it feels complicated ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... AustralianSuper head of corporate affairs Steve McMillan said the pre-Budget submission "focuses on reforms that will enhance the retirement process and deliver better outcomes so more Australians can live well in retirement." The $400 billion super ...