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ART, AustralianSuper deliver strong FY26 returns

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 3 JUL 2026
... investment strategy," Patrick said. "We remain focused on diversified strategy that aims to grow our members' retirement savings over time." Patrick said listed global equities were the strongest contributor during the financial year, while ART continued ...

Advice fee spike raises super concerns: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... This comes amid concerns younger members are being switched into higher cost products that could erode their retirement savings. New analysis from the Super Members Council (SMC) found advice fees deducted from super accounts increased sharply between ...

Mercer Super fined $10.3m for reportable situations failures

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... years after the regime was introduced, which is unacceptable for a fund entrusted with $80 billion worth of retirement savings for more than a million members," she said.

ASIC calls out platform trustees: 'Clear breach of trust'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
ASIC has called out superannuation trustees for not doing enough to protect retirement savings of Australians on platforms even after repeated warnings from regulators about the dangers of poor oversight. ASIC's report Safeguarding super: How well are ...

Payday Super to tackle gender super gap: Aware Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
... Super regime, which kicks into gear on July 1, as "one of the most meaningful improvements to Australia's retirement savings system in a generation." "Many of Aware Super's members are women working in health care, education and community services ...

ASIC sues three Keystone Asset Management directors

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... superannuation members from the collapse of the Shield Master Fund. Some 5800 investors with $530 million in retirement savings were invested in Shield. Keystone, which is now in liquidation, was the responsible entity for Shield. ASIC alleges about ...

FSC links active super choices to stronger retirement outcomes

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 26 JUN 2026
... working life, such as switching to a lower-fee or higher-growth superannuation option, can substantially increase retirement savings compared to remaining in a default MySuper product. Among the findings, an individual who switches to a lower-fee investment ...

Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... personal investor Renae Smith said rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures make it more important for retirement savings to work efficiently. "Australians are careful about comparing mortgages, energy and insurance bills, but when it comes to super ...

SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... carer, the additional contributions and compound investment returns could translate to an extra $45,000 in retirement savings. SMC said the issue disproportionately affects women, who account for more than 70% of recipients of the highly means-tested ...

Equity Trustees opts out of super trustee business

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... 2025, alleging failures in due diligence concerning the Shield Master Fund which oversaw around $160 million of retirement savings into Shield through its fund. "The independent superannuation trustee model has been a driver of growth and innovation ...