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Operational changes anticipated for Payday Super: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUN 2026
... members greater visibility and confidence that contributions are being paid as expected, while supporting long-term retirement outcomes," Van Veen said. "Rest has long advocated for this change," she said. The report also found 37% of businesses were ...

Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... analysis from Vanguard Australia shows superannuation funds charging marginal fee increases can cost members $77,000 in retirement. Full-time workers paying an extra 0.5 percentage points in fees each year can cost $77,000 by the time they reach retirement ...

Greens, Labor agree on LRBA ban on SMSFs

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... conduct of those who aggressively market unsuitable property investments and make unrealistic claims about returns and retirement outcomes." Burgess also highlighted a consultation on the reforms should be launched, and a grandfathering provision should ...

SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... 45-year-old carer, the additional contributions and compound investment returns could translate to an extra $45,000 in retirement savings. SMC said the issue disproportionately affects women, who account for more than 70% of recipients of the highly ...

FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... typically do not read statements or understand investment options and fees. They do not make efforts to calculate their retirement needs, like use online calculator tools and rarely make voluntary contributions. Insiders, by contrast, are highly engaged ...

Equity Trustees opts out of super trustee business

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... August 2025, alleging failures in due diligence concerning the Shield Master Fund which oversaw around $160 million of retirement savings into Shield through its fund. "The independent superannuation trustee model has been a driver of growth and innovation ...

Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... superannuation balances continued to grow over the 2023-24 financial year, but new data has highlighted a persistent gender retirement gap, particularly among those approaching retirement. Analysis by the Super Members Council (SMC) of recently released ...

Poor succession plans expose advice firms to crisis events: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 18 JUN 2026
... comprehensive, regularly reviewed plans covering all contingencies. "While it is important to plan for contingencies such as retirement and resignation, unexpected death should be regarded as the primary planning priority. In the absence of a clear plan ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... needs to build an investment case - in this case, to support the investment of working Australians' hard-earned retirement savings," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. She said the forum made clear to policymakers that innovative approaches ...

HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... like seeing if you're eligible for the government co-contribution, consolidating old accounts or considering your retirement strategy."