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Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025

... focusing on retirement income as the primary purpose of superannuation and moderating the assets test on the means-tested Age Pension to increase the net replacement rate for average-income earners. Raising the level of household savings and reducing ...

Classic 60/40 approach underdelivers for women retirees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

... scenario, both retired in 2022 at age 67 and live to age 92. They are homeowners, single and are eligible for the Age Pension - their only other income is the deemed income from their super balance. Immediately upon retirement they invest their savings ...

Aware Super launches digital advice tool for retirees

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

... be given an "income confidence score" to see how their plan measures up to their goals. The tool can also estimate Age Pension eligibility, include a spouse's financial details and model how decisions such as taking an overseas holiday or helping ...

Feature: Digital advice | Sleeping giant

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 26 SEP 2025

... providers' ability to facilitate retirement readiness is a key differentiator. Several providers are currently integrating Age Pension modelling, goal-based scenarios, and hybrid delivery pathways into their platforms. Proactive nudges, B2C guidance ...

SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025

... cost-of-living pressures. SMC's submission made nine broad recommendations, calling on the government to make sure the Age Pension is recognised within the principles as a critical part of retirement income for most Australians; understand that longevity ...

Age Pension to increase on September 20

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

The Age Pension is increasing tomorrow, while previously frozen deeming rates will rise by 0.5%. From tomorrow, September 20, the Age Pension will increase by $29.70 a fortnight for singles and $44.80 for couples combined. This will see singles receive ...

Retirees unfairly targeted by tax: HESTA

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025

Australians receiving the Age Pension are often subjected to higher marginal tax rates of 60% to 80%, disincentivising them from being more active in the workforce, new research from HESTA suggests. The research said in some extreme cases, these rates ...

Using super as 'piggybank' would be a 'disaster': Schroder

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2025

... seamlessly. Money in and money out." Schroder said Australians should be able to integrate pension accounts with the Age Pension. "Let's rip off that red tape for all those approaching retirement. Members shouldn't have to apply to 'join' retirement ...

Some Australians being taxed more on super than pay: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025

... on their take-home pay. "This reinforces the ongoing need to update system settings for some groups and ensure the Age Pension and related financial supports deliver a genuine safety net," the SMC research said. "The better-than-expected success of the ...

Australian investment in venture capital lags: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025

... protection; and ensuring super tax concessions are better targeted to support low-income workers and reduce reliance on the Age Pension. SMC is also calling for the government to commission a fresh fast-track Productivity Commission review of regulatory ...

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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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