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Classic 60/40 approach underdelivers for women retirees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
Women with their retirement savings invested in a traditional 60/40 portfolio are more likely to run 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 ...

ASIC targets funds over 'disappointing' retiree communications

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2025
ASIC has slammed superannuation trustees for poor retirement communications practices, finding that many funds are missing opportunities to engage with members throughout retirement and provide more meaningful support. ASIC's review, Report 818 From ...

Treasury unveils major super tax changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has unveiled several major superannuation tax changes in a press conference this afternoon. Under the changes, the $3 million superannuation tax will be delayed until July 2026 to allow for a series of amendments and further consultation. ...

QIC to lead investor gateway for energy sector

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2025
The Queensland government has appointed Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) to lead new investor gateway to attract and coordinate private capital. In partnership with Government Owned Corporations (GOCs), the gateway will boost investment into ...

Removing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
A new report by anti-poverty organisation Oxfam Australia (Oxfam) revealed nearly 50% of the capital gains tax discount went to 24,000 people who earned over $1 million in 2022-2023. Findings indicate that on average, each of these individuals received ...

MSCI launches global framework for private assets

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025
Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) have launched MSCI PACS, a new proprietary asset classification framework for private markets. MSCI PACS was designed to streamline organisation, comparability and consistency to private market assets, from ...

ART private equity lead heads for Middle East

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
... relocation to that part of the world comes close on the heels of the recent move by the Future Fund's former investment chief, Ben Samild, to the Mubadala-owned Abu Dhabi Investment Council. Murphy reported to Elizabeth Kumaru, the general manager ...

Mercer hires chief for Kiwi business

ELIZABETH FRY  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
A former Smartshares chief executive has taken the reins at Mercer's New Zealand business, Anna Scott will spearhead Mercer's operations across New Zealand, working closely with local and regional teams to further develop the firm's capabilities ...

Payday super laws introduced to parliament

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 9 OCT 2025
The government has introduced the payday superannuation bill in the House of Representatives today. First flagged in 2023-24 Federal Budget, the legislation stipulates that from 1 July 2026, employers must pay their employees' superannuation at ...

Annual ReCALIbrate recipients named

ANGELIQUE MINAS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
The 2025 recipients of the Council of Australian Life Insurers' (CALI) third annual ReCALIbrate program have been announced. The five beneficiaries are Whitsunday Wealth financial adviser Zoe Kennedy, Parachute Cover life insurance specialist Natalie ...