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Australian Ethical makes changes to super menu, fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... inflation over 10 years. It will also change the name of its existing Balanced (Accumulation) option to simply Balanced to "help with a more seamless transfer to a retirement pension when the time comes." Australian Ethical said that after the changes ...

Wealth levels triple for middle Australia: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
A new report by the Super Members Council (SMC) found wealth levels for middle Australia have tripled in the past 20 years for recent retirees, with superannuation the key driver of strong growth. The report highlighted the role Australia's super system ...

APRA kicks off Retirement Reporting Framework consultation

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2026
... collect and publish the data every year from 2027 to produce and deliver insights on fund offerings and member outcomes and help track progress with retirement phase uplift. APRA, for example, proposes member segment-level reporting for product types ...

Managed accounts increase confidence amid volatility: Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... tensions and persistent inflationary pressures, advisers are looking for scalable, outcomes-focused solutions. Managed accounts help support long-term investment discipline while simplifying portfolio management and rebalancing." "Investors are probably ...

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... this debate should not be co-opted by the commercial interests of default superannuation funds. Misleading data does not help policymakers, regulators, or consumers engage with the complex issues surrounding advice, switching behaviour and retirement ...

AI layoffs a correction from overhiring: Morningstar

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
Morningstar said recent layoffs by Australian companies are being made from a high starting point, where in the past decade hiring could have outpaced the needs of the business. Atlassian recently laid off 10% of its workforce impacting 1600 jobs. Block ...

Treasury downgrades productivity assumptions

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... Treasury anticipating higher-than-expected net overseas migration of around 300,000 people a year. Treasury said this should help boost the economy. "Net overseas migration is 45% below its peak, but Treasury expects the fall to be more modest over the ...

You can't manage what you can't measure: Vanguard

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAR 2026
... our global team including data scientists, sort of a more technology-focused crew," Chatfield said. "The sole reason is to help us improve the execution outcomes on behalf of our clients." Chatfield said the technology and data focused roles work in ...

Aware Super hires from AustralianSuper

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Jessica Xu Smyczynski has jumped from AustralianSuper to Aware Super as senior manager, asset governance. At Aware Super, she will play a central role in asset governance, supporting the fund's investment strategy while helping ensure robust oversight ...

Fidelity expands ESG role

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
Fidelity International has expanded the role of its Australian sustainability lead to oversee client initiatives. Daniela Jaramillo will continue to lead Fidelity's sustainability positioning while also helping deliver the firm's broader priorities ...