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Challenger lifts earnings fuelled by annuity sales

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... to $9.6 billion. Annuity book growth reached 10.7%, reflecting continued demand for guaranteed income solutions in retirement and aged care. Challenger managing director and chief executive Nick Hamiliton said the result reflected the execution of the ...

Allianz Retire+ channels super directly to lifetime income

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 18 AUG 2026
... Release, allowing advisers and clients to plan and establish a future guaranteed lifetime income strategy ahead of retirement. Allianz Retire+ chief distribution and marketing officers Catherine van der Veen and Lucy Foster said the launch is in response ...

CFS launches pension bonus

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2026
Colonial First State (CFS ) has launched new retirement solutions offering eligible members a one-off payment when moving from accumulation into retirement. As previously mentioned in May, the CFS Pension Bonus is available to eligible FirstChoice members ...

FEATURE: Cryptocurrency, control and confidence

VINNY VUCAGO  |  SATURDAY, 15 AUG 2026
For much of Australia's compulsory superannuation era, investing for retirement has been built on a quiet understanding: contribute consistently, trust professional fund managers and allow time to do the work. For a growing number of younger Australians ...

ASFA defends super as 'policy success' amid Bragg criticism

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 14 AUG 2026
... Australia (ASFA) has pushed back against criticism of the compulsory system saying it has delivered significant gains for retirement security and reduced pressure on the federal budget. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahuntry said the objective evidence ...

CareSuper hires from AustralianSuper, Rest

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... exciting time and will play an important role in helping us continue to deliver strong, sustainable returns and positive retirement outcomes for our members. "These are incredibly important appointments for CareSuper and I am very excited to welcome ...

AI advice boom highlights urgent need for affordable advice: SMC

VINNY VUCAGO  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
Australians are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to understand their superannuation and retirement options, but new research suggests many remain reluctant to rely on AI alone for major financial decisions. Research commissioned by the ...

New platform provides guidance for retirees

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 13 AUG 2026
... intelligence (AI) platform has launched to fill a gap that is persisting for retiring members seeking purpose in the retirement phase. Purpose Again founder Colin Pudsey told Financial Standard he's launched the platform on a mission to help find "meaningful" ...

Women lead in voluntary contributions: Rest

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2026
... Simone Van Veen said the findings presented an opportunity for members to take a more considered approach to their retirement savings. "The start of a new financial year is a great opportunity to think about the steps you can take over the next 12 months ...

Future Group marks new successor fund transfer

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... Super brands as the group continues to expand with another successor fund transfer (SFT). From September 12, the Guild Retirement Fund will move into the Smart Future Trust. The GuildSuper and Child Care Super brands, which focus on the pharmacy and ...