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Prime Super closes two options

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2026
... for Accumulation (Super Fund) will discontinue from April 30. Pension accounts (Transition to Retirement or Retirement Income Stream) invested in this will not be affected. Accumulation members still invested in this option after this time, will have ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
A new report by the Super Members Council (SMC) found wealth levels for middle Australia have tripled in the past 20 years for recent retirees, with superannuation the key driver of strong growth. The report highlighted the role Australia's super system ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... consultation on how it can effectively collect and report data from superannuation funds as part of its work under the Retirement Income Covenant. The prudential regulator has released details of how it can work with the industry to implement the new ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... demand is particularly acute among Australians approaching retirement, who require advice on superannuation, retirement income strategies, estate planning, and later with respect to aged care," Abood said. "At the same time, younger Australians increasingly ...

'We've let our members down': Watson

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... most basic services at the absolute minimum cost. And with what we're hearing from ASIC and APRA in relation to retirement income governance, is that funds need to be spending money on it."

Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... mortgages and the government's own Home Equity Access Scheme were identified as being able to significantly boost retirement income and support retirees' standard of living. However, it noted that usage of such products was, as it is now, low," Hickey ...

MLC completes full Retirement Boost rollout for advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
... Retirement Boost as a complete solution, including the retirement and savings income phases, to their clients. The retirement income phase of MLC Retirement Boost can be used as a standalone solution or alongside an account-based pension. It is designed ...

Chalmers releases retirement phase reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026
... Jim Chalmers has released the Retirement Reporting Framework and Best Practice Principles for superannuation retirement income solutions. "These reforms are all about strengthening the system to deliver the best results for Australians when they retire ...

Adviser gap could boost equity release products: Homesafe

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 FEB 2026
... tied up in an illiquid, non-cashflow-generating asset. Homesafe said home equity release can also supplement retirement income, meet one-off or irregular expenses, or retiree debts, enabling access to money while continuing to live in the dwelling. Homesafe ...

Challenger results a 'headline miss'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2026
... strong momentum in the delivery of our strategy, which positions us to capture the next phase of opportunities in retirement income." Hamilton added that Challenger remains focused on international growth opportunities, saying offshore annuity sales ...