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Classic 60/40 approach underdelivers for women retirees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... period for both a comfortable and modest retirement. For a comfortable retirement, the study assumed a necessary annual income of $53,289 and $34,522 for a modest retirement lifestyle. The research found women were more likely to face financial strain ...

ASIC targets funds over 'disappointing' retiree communications

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... preferences of their member base, including those already in the retirement phase. Constant said despite the retirement income covenant obligations commencing over three years ago on 1 July 2022, some trustees are yet to address gaps identified by ASIC ...

Ausbil lists two global ETFs on ASX

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
... well-suited to navigate today's volatile markets." The announcement follows the recent launch of the Ausbil Active Dividend Income Fund (ASX: DIVI) on the ASX in September. It also comes as the ETF market hit the $300 billion in funds under management ...

Treasury unveils major super tax changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... further consultation. The legislation will now only be applied to realised earnings, aligning the approach to that of other income tax concepts. A second threshold will also be introduced, with balances of $10 million and over to be taxed at 40%. "This ...

Insurers design framework for dealing with mental health claims

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
... evidence and return-to-work outcomes. It will also align industry guidance and approaches to disability insurance with other income support systems, while setting industry principles for disability insurance that include indemnification for customers' ...

Removing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
... is widely popular with a YouGov poll identifying that 73% of Australians were concerned about the increasing wealth and income gap. The survey also indicated that 72% of Australian voters would support the introduction of a wealth tax on the super-rich. ...

Instos continue to bite on risk: State Street

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... streak of upbeat sentiment while equalling the reading from July's peak. Long-term investor allocations to equities, fixed income, and cash remained unchanged, with fixed income allocations remaining "meaningfully light" compared to their long-term averages. ...

HESTA hits $100bn in assets

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
... reductions across its top four ready-made super options in the last financial year and a lower minimum balance for accessing Income Stream products. The default MySuper Balanced Growth option saw investment fees reduce from 0.62% to 0.58% while investment ...

Australian Food Super to transition to age-based premiums

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
... as either manual workers or office workers. For manual workers of all ages, the annual premium to date for life, TPD and income protection cover, was $530.40. From November 1, members between the ages of 33 and 45 will only pay $455. However, members ...

Generation Life hires former Allianz Retire+ exec

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
Generation Life has appointed Brendon Rodda as general manager, sales. Rodda joins Generation Life from Allianz Retire+ where he was chief distribution officer, a role he had taken on in March 2024. Prior to that, Rodda also held roles at Challenger ...