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'Significant deficiencies' lead APRA to act against NGS Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... requirements. "We've reviewed our processes and acted to further strengthen the protection of our members' data and retirement savings. We've had multifactor authentication for a very long time and have now implemented enhanced cyber controls across ...

Final QAR reforms open door to super funds

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2023
... Age Pension eligibility. The new legislation aims to empower funds to better assist their members throughout their retirement journey, including encouraging members nearing retirement to explore options for their superannuation drawdown. SCA said it ...

Payday super timing, deliberate: Chalmers

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... July 2026. Industry Super Australia (ISA) has predicted that the amendment will benefit millions of Australians' retirement incomes and that the change will add around $55,000 to balances at retirement. The reform has been praised as a win-win solution ...

Retirement phase of superannuation consultation opens

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
Treasury is seeking feedback on how the inherently complex retirement phase of superannuation can be improved to match the success of the accumulation phase. The consultation discusses three key areas: Helping members navigate the retirement income ...

Industry needs better retirement advice blueprint: Expert

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2023
Longevity risk, a greying population, and the proliferation of retirement income products are forcing financial advisers to be better equipped in navigating a landscape that is becoming increasingly more complex, an industry expert says. Optimum Pensions ...

Allianz Retire+ heavyweight jumps ship

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2023
... After three years, the head of institutional solutions at Allianz Retire+ has departed. Fintan Thornton has left the retirement specialist to take on a new role at a health fund. It comes at a time of turmoil for the retirement industry, which has come ...

Aussies value super but remain unprepared: Data

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 NOV 2023
... a considerable number still require additional assistance to achieve their financial objectives and plan for their retirement. MLC said 69% of Australians spend time thinking about having enough money for retirement while 70% have a good understanding ...

Legalsuper hits members with increased fees

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 NOV 2023
... continue investing in improved products and services to assist members to build their wealth and quality of life in retirement. "As a not-for-profit fund, we ensure all our decisions are made in the best financial interest of our members," he said. "We ...

NGS Super launches retirement savings strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 NOV 2023
NGS Super has launched its Easy Default offering which aims to help members manage savings while hitting retirement income objectives. Easy Default can be established on either the NGS Income Account or the Transition to Retirement Account. When the ...

Willis Towers Watson sheds more corporate super plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... transferring one and terminating the other. Earlier this year, WTW transferred the Oracle Superannuation Plan to Australian Retirement Trust. This was soon followed by the decision to terminate the Heidelberg Australia Superannuation Fund after 64 years ...