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Law blocking abusers from hiding assets in super enters parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... abuse initiated (or the estimated date the court agrees the abuse occurred) until the day the compensation order is made. Employer mandated contributions, whether paid at the legislated minimum or at a higher rate as negotiated as part of an industrial ...

Platform funds, mega funds to dominate: Mercer

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... describing fund outcomes. We expect this trend to continue," Mercer said, noting the impact of stapling has reduced historic employer distribution advantages of industry funds. "Meanwhile, mega funds - with more sophisticated reserving and capital management ...

Massive Acenda job cuts ire former staff

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
Former Acenda employees are slamming the life insurer for slashing jobs without proper consultation following the merger, which have mostly impacted past MLC Life staff. According to the Finance Sector Union (FSU), since Resolution Life Australia and ...

Aware Super strengthens corporate super team

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 12 MAR 2026
... delivering a seamless experience for employers and members amid significant growth and industry consolidation. Head of employer growth and partnerships, Lance Schembri, said Seubert's deep industry experience and strong track record at Aware Super ...

Financial services' gender pay gap improves at 21.4%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAR 2026
... year's 22.2%, the gender pay gap for the sector still rides high above the national benchmark of 11.2%. According to the Employer Gender Pay Gaps Report, financial services top the industries with massive pay gaps alongside construction, mining and ...

Trump announces new US retirement plan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... However, Trump said half of American workers do not have access to a retirement plan with matching contributions from an employer. "To remedy this gross disparity, I'm announcing that next year my administration will give these oft-forgotten American ...

Super assets reach $4.5tn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026
... in APRA-regulated funds. Total contributions increased by 11.5% to $220.8 billion in the year ending in December 2025. Employer contributions increased by 8.6% over the year to $156.3 billion. Member contributions increased by 19.2% over the year to ...

CFS cuts ties with Otivo, launches own super advice

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2026
... called Super Advice. As of February 23, the Otivo digital advice service is no longer available across the FirstChoice Employer and FirstChoice Wholesale Super and Pension products. Taking its place is Super Advice, which is free to members, offering ...

Most sought-after professionals revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2026
... pay rise in 2026. In terms of what is attracting talent, the survey found the top three things employees value in an employer are excellent compensation and benefits; work-life balance and flexible working arrangements; and a positive and supportive ...

Praemium ramps up digitisation, cuts headcount by 28%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... Laboratories' advanced scientific and technology capabilities. These enhanced capabilities and our newly acquired status as an employer of choice for outstanding scientists, system developers and user experience design specialists, will open up new ...