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Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026
... voluntary savings such as home equity," Hickey said. "While downsizing is a common way to access home equity, retirees who wish to stay in their homes can consider reverse mortgages or other equity release options as alternatives." However, while specialist ...

Treasury proposes options to block victim-survivors' super going to perpetrators

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2026
... unlikely draft legislation on the issue will be made available before the Federal Budget in May as the government does not wish to rush a decision. The government is still considering how such reforms should be applied in the case of self-managed super ...

AFM, PGIM announce exit from Qld retirement village developer

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026
... sectors that will outperform. "We appreciate the opportunity to work with Aura and AFM on this successful transaction and wish Aura continued success for the future," Bulloch said. "PGIM is confident in the outlook for the Australian senior living sector ...

CFS to integrate estate planning services for members

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
Colonial First State (CFS) has announced a new partnership with Safewill which will give almost one million CFS members access to an online Will creation service with legal review and digital estate planning services at no extra cost. CFS said the service ...

AustralianSuper calls for reform in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
... years of age," the submission said. "Reasons why members may delay the move to a retirement account include that they may wish to go on working, to leave open the option to return to work, or to keep growing their investment. Meeting these goals in the ...

Alexander Funds' chief executive resigns

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 FEB 2026
... fundamental to the growth and development of the business over the past 17 years, since its establishment in 2009 and we wish her well in her next chapter." At its Sydney office, Oliver Carr joined last October as a business development associate, reporting ...

First Sentier names new institutional sales lead

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2026
First Sentier Group has promoted a long-serving executive to lead its institutional business across Australia and New Zealand. Peter Heine, who has been with the firm for 13 years, has been appointed head of institutional business, in a newly created ...

Transfer balance cap to rise to $2.1m

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2026
... maximise overall contributions. Further, she said: "Those with a TTR who will meet a condition of release before July 1 may wish to consider whether they should take steps to ensure they don't enter retirement phase until July 1." Where clients are eligible ...

Alexis George to retire, new AMP chief named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026
... is well positioned for future success. Leading AMP, a company integral to Australia and New Zealand, has been an honour. I wish Blair and AMP continued success and will remain a strong supporter." On behalf of the AMP board, chair Mike Hirst thanked ...

Legalsuper executives depart amid reorganisation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2026
A strategic review has seen the exit of Legalsuper's chief commercial officer and chief marketing officer. The super fund confirmed a reorganisation of its leadership team at the end of 2025 which has resulted in the departure of chief commercial ...