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Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... Hospital to Aged Care Dementia Support program from 11 to 20 locations nationally. This was previously flagged by minister for health and ageing Mark Butler's speech at the National Press Club last month, who also announced the removal of the increased ...

Product showcase: A guaranteed future

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... practice, giving advisers the ability to respond quickly when client circumstances change - whether due to retirement timing, health, or income needs. "Together, these changes enhance value, simplicity and flexibility, while preserving what makes AGILE ...

Perpetual to wind up fixed income fund

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
Perpetual's Dynamic Fixed Income Fund will shutter next month as it failed to reach the required scale to operate in a cost-efficient manner. The fund's investment manager Perpetual Investment Management told investors in a note that after careful ...

OECD recommends NZ overhaul pension system

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026
... outcomes, while enhanced support for older workers in physically demanding roles should also be offered, including stronger health and employment programmes, and transitional arrangements for groups expecting to receive the public pension for a shorter ...

Lead generation a 'conveyor belt of harm': Longo

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... investments after a call from a lead generator or after clicking on a social media advertisement urging them to do a 'super health check'. "We have witnessed unscrupulous actors trying to exploit the significant pot of money in our superannuation system ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026
... from its income protection offering in specific circumstances. "Around 80% of HESTA members are women, many working in health and community services, dedicating themselves to looking after others," HESTA chief executive Debby Blakey said. "Providing ...

Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... is facing significant strain, with a sharp rise in people unable to work due to illness or injury, particularly mental health conditions. New research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI) and prepared by SuperFriend demonstrates ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... accommodations. The Independent Review of Residential Aged Care Accommodation Pricing report, compiled by the Department of Health, Disability and Ageing, highlighted it is the responsibility of providers to ensure their staff do not provide financial ...

Cbus members to see 46% increase in insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2026
... in the past two years there has been a 50% rise in claims, driven mainly by growth in musculoskeletal, injury and mental health claims. A Cbus spokesperson told Financial Standard the super fund understands that members are facing significant cost pressures. ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026
... Product, recognised for its TPD Support Option. The TPD Support Option was developed to support customers with complex mental health, chronic fatigue and functional conditions while maintaining long-term product sustainability. Customers can receive ...