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Trump building 'better' super system than Australia

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... covered." Under the "TrumpIRA" plan, the government will contribute up to $1000 per year to eligible lower- and middle-income workers who contribute to qualifying retirement accounts, through the Saver's Match program. The scheme will be operational ...

Major UK pension reforms passed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 30 APR 2026

... for an independent assessment to be made before the power can be enacted. "Today is a landmark moment for the 22 million workers building up a pension pot across the UK," minister for pensions Torsten Bell said. "For too long, our pensions system has ...

Cbus calls for mandatory insurance warnings

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 28 APR 2026

Cbus is urging the government to warn young workers starting out or changing jobs if their insurance safety net won't cover them when things go wrong. The call is part of the fund's submission to the federal government's superannuation advertising ...

Addressing modern slavery risks more critical than ever: RIAA

KARREN VERGARA | THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026

... for years that the Modern Slavery Act's transparency measures alone have not created meaningful impact for exploited workers. Currently, reporting is mandatory but taking action is not, leaving workers exposed and responsible businesses disadvantaged," ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... the baton from such a high-impact leader as Debby," Campo added. "The nurses, carers, educators, and community service workers that make up the fund contribute so much to the community, and it will be an honour to help them achieve a more secure retirement." ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

The Super Members Council (SMC) has called on the government to scrap laws which deny domestic workers in private homes - cleaners, housekeepers and nannies - guaranteed superannuation. SMC said these workers are primarily women and the laws are "outdated ...

Former super fund chief to steer new fund manager

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 10 APR 2026

... members. Palmer also led the One Fund reform, which saw Western Australian legislation amended to allow former public sector workers to continue contributing to GESB. He has been replaced by GESB chief investment officer Paul Taylor on an interim basis ...

GESB chief bows out after 10 years

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2026

... GESB and the fund is well placed to continue to deliver great member outcomes, services and support for WA public sector workers and employers," he said. "I look forward to GESB's ongoing future success." The leadership transition comes almost a ...

Australia finalises 'landmark' trade agreement with European Union

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026

... with governments and partners on both sides to ensure the agreements translate into practical outcomes for businesses, workers and communities. The SMC believes the agreement will remove barriers to support investment, innovation and job creation across ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026

... evolving, with Treasury expecting participation to edge higher over the next couple of years, primarily led by women and older workers. "Altogether, it means Treasury has changed its view of potential growth in the near term," he said. "This change alone ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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