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Chalmers releases retirement phase reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... phase. "They will improve transparency and drive trustees to innovate and deliver better retirement solutions for their members," Chalmers said. "This will help Australians retire with more confidence knowing they have access to the right product solutions ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... outcomes is positive. She noted Australia's super system continues to generate superior returns on investments for its members. "The good news is that Australians are reaching retirement with larger super balances than ever before. The super system ...

UniSuper faces fresh greenwashing allegation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... (EDO) claims changes the super fund made to its Global Environmental Opportunities (GEO) option last year have resulted in members being misled. The Environmental Defenders Office has made a formal complaint to ASIC on behalf of a UniSuper member, claiming ...

Trump hit by Supreme Court's 'body blow', strikes back with 15% global tariff

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... Betashares said. "With Republicans having only slim majority, the omens are not good. It will only require a few Congressional members to find their backbone in the same way that a majority of Supreme Court judges have done," Betashares chief economist ...

Adviser gap could boost equity release products: Homesafe

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... Australians' financial wellbeing in retirement. These can be developed through general advice and interactive tools for members and fund trustees and should be developed through a total balance sheet lens, with a focus on super and the Age Pension in ...

Cbus confirms independent review into board member

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... reports suggested Weber did not disclose her relationship with Smith when she joined. Weber, along with two other board members, was appointed in November 2024, after satisfying the 'fit and proper persons test', as part of an independent review that ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... switch decisions made between 2019 and 2021 resulted in negative outcomes for 50% of investors, who were mostly older members and women. Clients' behaviour, Dunn said, plays a key role as advisers can put the best plan in place for clients - but gets ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... misinformation in the aged care industry, particularly off the back of the new rules, which everyone ranging from family members to aged care providers to government service workers, are grappling with. On 1 November 2025, the government implemented ...

SMSFA recognises outstanding members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
The SMSF Association (SMSFA) honoured some of its leading members at its 2026 SMSF National Conference, celebrating excellence and contributions to the SMSF sector. The 2026 Chief Executive Award was presented to David Saul, while Bryce Figot received ...

Advisers at the forefront of elder financial abuse prevention

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... aware and recognise when elder abuse comes along. Unfortunately, Hacker observes perpetrators are often carers or family members. "The most common is family members. My roles previously have included working in trustee companies and in trustee companies ...