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SMC calls for simplified retirement system

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
... through regular pension drawdowns. It added that the trend is even more pronounced among those with lower balances and younger retirees, which could be linked to cost-of-living pressures. SMC's submission made nine broad recommendations, calling ...

Younger generations drive SMSF sector growth: Class

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 SEP 2025
The number of self-managed super funds (SMSF) has grown on the back of increased participation by younger Australians despite regulatory uncertainty, according to a report by Class. The 2025 Annual Benchmark Report by Class found the number of SMSFs ...

Retirement expectations of young Australians surge

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  THURSDAY, 18 SEP 2025
... long-term planning, and housing stability among respondents. The research unveiled a surge in the financial expectations of younger Australians in retirement, with many believing they'll need nearly double what current retirees spend. Respondents ...

FEATURE: Back in action

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 SEP 2025
... time, it's not always possible when it comes to dealing with clients with different needs throughout their lifetimes. "For younger clients, it's kind of a catch-22 because younger clients are also the ones who have the time on their side. In theory ...

AI adoption by investors 'grows rapidly': Research

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 11 SEP 2025
... accountants as well as the urgency of adopting digital reporting technology in Australia." In addition, the survey revealed younger investors aged 18-29 were more likely to use AI (78%), as well as male investors (15% of men compare to 9% of women). ...

AMP Super rolls out cashback feature

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 AUG 2025
... $100,000 when they retire. Despite the significant benefits of compounding, AMP found the concept is poorly understood by younger Australians, particularly women. More than half of those under 40 struggle to grasp the concept; this increases to two in ...

Insignia offloads IOOF Alliances to Entireti

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2025
... unique needs, and we have a diverse, collaborative community of advice professionals." Entireti group chief executive Neil Younger said: "This strategic alliance brings together the industry's two leading licensing and business services providers ...

Return to office mandates to harm firms, careers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2025
... promote in the workforce - which is part-time parents, largely women," she said. There will also be an adverse impact on younger workers, including additional costs incurred by commuting. "I'm also looking at the future generation of Gen Z - the ...

Rest calls for super performance test reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2025
... private markets does not unduly hinder participation in private markets by super fund investors. Rest also pointed to its younger membership and has recommended using evidence-based modelling of long-term economic growth and impact on Australians' personal ...

Financial services workers earn 12% pay rise

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2025
... they feel undervalued, with 12% saying they are "grossly underpaid" for the work they do. "A point of concern is that younger and lower-income professionals are signalling dissatisfaction. If not addressed, this risks future workforce attrition and weak ...