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Superannuation system quality stagnates: Report

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2025

... and interactions between its broader economic decisions in a range of areas and the implications for present and future retirees," the report said. CFA Institute chief executive Margaret Franklin commented that regulations and government actions - from ...

Classic 60/40 approach underdelivers for women retirees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

... out of money early, according to a Monash University study. The study looked at how well the 60/40 strategy supports retirees - both male and female - over a 25-year period for both a comfortable and modest retirement. For a comfortable retirement, the ...

ASIC targets funds over 'disappointing' retiree communications

ELIZA BAVIN | TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025

... retirement communications, found some trustees offer one-size-fits-all retirement communications aimed primarily at pre-retirees. As a result, ASIC said it is concerned many Australians may not have the information they need to make confident and informed ...

APRA warns of super fund sustainability challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

... said this isn't necessarily concerning "as some funds may have strategic objectives to service a larger proportion of retirees compared to workers and a number of these funds have grown by gaining new members and receiving more money through rollovers". ...

Aware Super launches digital advice tool for retirees

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025

... money they will have to spend in retirement and how long it is expected to last. The super fund said it can also help retirees set up an income stream, choose an investment option and model different income and spending scenarios. Users will be given ...

Retirees should put 80% of balance into annuities: Grattan

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2025

Grattan Institute has recommended changes to help simplify the superannuation system, including pushing for retirees to place 80% of their super balance into an annuity, possibly offered by the government itself. In its submission to the Treasury consultation ...

SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025

... solutions. However, SMC called for a "rethink" of the rules and principles, saying the current system risks overwhelming retirees with unnecessary complexity. SMC's response also challenged the assumption in Treasury's discussion paper that most ...

Stockspot reduces fees to increase accessibility

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

... build wealth beyond property. We want more kids and teenagers to grow up with good financial habits. And we want more retirees to feel confident that their savings will last." In March, Stockspot ventured into super, first flagged in May 2024, providing ...

Age Pension to increase on September 20

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2025

... "The current system hasn't kept pace with this modern reality of retirement, and doesn't effectively support retirees who want to continue contributing to their communities and the economy," she said, noting many that still work and receive an ...

Australia maintains global retirement security ranking: Natixis

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025

... stability in retirement. Pressures from inflation, the cost of living and higher interest rates are undeniably crunching retirees' wallets and increasing uncertainty on how much they can spend in retirement balances, and dreams," she said. One of issues ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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