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Genetic test results to no longer hinder life cover

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
... concerns around discriminatory practices, underinsurance, and a growing aversion among Australians to seeking possibly life-saving genetic testing. In 2019, a moratorium was introduced on the requirement to disclose the results of genetic tests to insurers ...

Australians rank seventh globally for retirement confidence

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
A Natixis Investment Managers study shows 40% of Australians don't think they'll be able to fund their own retirement, while 50% are actively avoiding thinking about it. Still, they're faring better than many other nations. According to the 2024 Natixis ...

Coalition's super on parental leave changes spark concerns

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
The Coalition plans to amend paid parental leave legislation to let parents opt for a one-off cash payment instead of superannuation contributions on government-funded paid parental leave. A joint statement from deputy leader of the opposition Sussan ...

Superannuation objective legislation hits Senate floor

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2024
The Senate will consider legislation to define an objective of superannuation. The Superannuation (Objective) Bill enshrines the goal to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and ...

Hostplus launches digital advice platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2024
Hostplus has launched a digital tool that delivers personalised financial education and advice to its members, called SuperSmart. The $115 billion industry fund, which has nearly two million members, partnered with large licensee Industry Fund Services ...

Australian Ethical locks in new custodian

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2024
Australian Ethical will transition its custody and investment administration to State Street. The investment manager said its investment focus will be the delivery of "key inflight projects" in FY25, including the transition to State Street as its current ...

Too much being asked of super trustees: Levy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 30 AUG 2024
... and obligations that sit with trustees," Levy said. "It makes almost no sense. We have a system that was set up to invest saving for people's retirements and we are now at a point where we are asking trustees to solve really difficult problems of how ...

South Africa readies 'two pot' pension system

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
On September 1, South Africa's new pensions system will be introduced, allowing individuals to access some of their retirement savings in times of need. Earlier this year, the government of South Africa passed the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill of ...

Australians robbed of super savings

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 AUG 2024
Australians are being cheated out of $5.1 billion annually in superannuation, according to an analysis from the Super Members Council. SMC modelling showed that nearly three million people were denied $5.1 billion in superannuation entitlements in just ...

Heightened costs push young Aussies to plan ahead: HESTA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2024
Close to half of those aged 18 to 39 are taking more action for their retirement in light of heightened cost-of-living pressures, a HESTA study reveals. These actions include salary sacrificing and using online calculators to keep track of their superannuation. ...