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Retirees should put 80% of balance into annuities: Grattan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... likely be trusted than advice offered by super funds. "Super funds have a growing and important role in helping their members navigate retirement planning. But retirement guidance from a super fund runs the risk of being conflicted, many people won't ...

Macquarie to pay Shield victims in full

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025
... watch list. ASIC has also accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from MIML to ensure Macquarie pays the 3000 impacted members in full the amounts they invested in Shield less any amounts withdrawn. It will do this without waiting for the outcome of ...

SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
Super Members Council (SMC) has urged Treasury to simplify the retirement system, saying it is too complex. The comments come as a response to Treasury's consultation paper on best practice principles. SMC said it broadly supports the intent of ...

FAAA award finalists named

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... Australia (FAAA) has named the finalists in its annual awards program, including Adviser of the Year. The awards acknowledge members who are committed to delivering the highest standards of trusted and professional advice to Australian consumers, as ...

Younger generations drive SMSF sector growth: Class

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... and the flexibility SMSFs offer. The average age of new SMSF joiners was 48 years compared to 61.6 years for existing members. The average starting balance for new funds dropped from $515,000 to $363,000, showing willingness for members to establish ...

Australian Retirement Trust chief executive steps down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
... their retirement savings." Anderson said he had made a personal decision to leave the fund, saying he wishes ART and its members all the best. "It's been an honour and a privilege to lead ART to become one of the largest retirement savings and income ...

ASIC report a 'solid point of reference' for private credit guardrails

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 SEP 2025
Stakeholders have welcomed the findings of ASIC's interim report on Australia's private credit sector, saying it serves as a timely call for greater transparency. The report found there are many improvements to be made in the sector, particularly in ...

Diversa winds up struggling super fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 22 SEP 2025
... Outcomes Assessment, it was flagged that the Personal Choice Private Fund was not promoting the financial interests of its members. This was determined on the basis that administration fees at the product level were more expensive than the peer fund ...

APRA to hunt for new deputy chair

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025
... mandate, particularly in her role ensuring superannuation trustees are acting in the best financial interests of their fund members." Lonsdale commended Cole for her role in overseeing the implementation of the Your Future, Your Super reforms which commenced ...

CareSuper hires chief member officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... Katrina McPhee will join CareSuper in December in the role, which the fund said is "dedicated to amplifying the voice of members and shaping a retirement experience that delivers even greater confidence and value to the fund's nearly 600,000 members." ...