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NAB fined over $15m for delaying hardship applications

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... additional staff to support customers in financial hardship. "While this reflects the unfortunate reality that many Australians continue to face financial challenges, the increasing referral rate also means more customers are receiving help," Turner ...

AMP Super rolls out cashback feature

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... they retire. Despite the significant benefits of compounding, AMP found the concept is poorly understood by younger Australians, particularly women. More than half of those under 40 struggle to grasp the concept; this increases to two in three for women ...

ASIC calls out super 'leaders and laggards'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... hard in practice," Constant said. "However, we can't wait more years to get this right. Each year, more than 100,000 Australians retire. You can't wait to serve them better because they need the support right now. Compulsory superannuation must also ...

Some Australians being taxed more on super than pay: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... with an extra $11,388 to spend each year. The SMC analysis also found without compulsory super, half a million more Australians would rely on the Age Pension, costing taxpayers $12 billion in 2026-27, rising to $14 billion in 2028-29. Over the past two ...

Cbus, MLC, AMP Super pump more into Atmos Renewables

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... investment will stack up on returns but also has the additional benefit of supporting a sustainable energy future for Australians. "Atmos' leadership in wind, solar, and now energy storage, under Igneo's management, makes them ideal partners as we ...

HESTA to lower insurance fees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... for our more than one million members that we'll be able to help cut insurance costs for them at a time when many Australians are experiencing higher prices." HESTA said it paid out more than $186 million in insurance benefits to members last year. Alongside ...

UniSuper's Chun honoured by FEAL

MATTHEW WAI  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... clarity of purpose and genuine leadership have helped UniSuper evolve into a leading, competitive fund open to all Australians." "His innovation, integrity and values-based leadership are exactly what this award is designed to recognise, transformational ...

Invesco acquires RetireAustralia for $845m

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... partner for RetireAustralia. "By working together, I believe we will create thriving communities where more older Australians can live and age well, meeting the country's growing need for high-quality seniors housing and care as we address evolving demographics." ...

Treasury launches retirement phase consultations

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... measures will help ensure retirees have access to great retirement solutions and exceptional service. "Hardworking Australians want retirement to be simple, easy and flexible. They want to be able to make the most of their super in retirement - and have ...

Payday super delays will cost workers: ASFA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2025
... is warning that the cost of inaction is too high. ASFA said even a two-year delay would leave thousands of working Australians significantly worse off at retirement than if payday super began next financial year. "Every year we delay means more Australians ...