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Super lobbies call for death benefit reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
... that Australians deserve better outcomes from their super funds, but said reforms are needed. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said death benefit payments are often complex, but that super funds have been focused on "unpicking the barriers" to better ...

Cole puts funds on notice as expenditure data is revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
... view on marketing expenses needed: ASFA Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said while this level of transparency is "unique" it has been welcomed by the super industry. "The data released today goes ...

Delaying DBFO imposes 'generational' consequences

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024
... wants to see the reforms passed swiftly, with the legislation to also benefit super funds. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said the move will be a "revolutionary step" for Australians to ultimately achieve financial wellbeing in their retirement. ...

Shifting retirement intentions require super rule change: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... typical pathway" to retirement, with many intending on working past the age of 65. However, ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said this presents a problem when it comes to accessing savings and the rules around drawing down on super need to be changed ...

Australia's retirement system slides down rankings

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... significant improvement we can make to our system and the lives of Australian retirees as they live longer." Conversely, Mary Delahunty, chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), said while the compulsory income ...

Liberal MPs slammed for 'dangerous' super policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... superannuation early to purchase a property. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said single and divorced women are already most at risk of persistent poverty in retirement and allowing them to raid ...

Reforms needed to boost engagement: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
... have sought out information related to retirement, while only 60% of those aged over 65 has. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said the lack of urgency can cost retirees dearly. "It's concerning to see such a lack of engagement with information about ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... as possible. "Payday super is a game-changer," Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "This reform means workers will see their super build in real-time, alongside their wages. It will mean less lost super ...

ASFA launches new initiative to fight financial crime

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... fortify our industry, helping it remain resilient in the face of these growing challenges," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "By working together, we stand a better chance of safeguarding people's savings and maintaining the trust and integrity ...

Growing super balances show more work to be done: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 16 SEP 2024
... with men holding 56.6%. The share for women was up from 41.9% four years before, it said. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said there needs to be more focus on the issue. "Women are more likely than men to have had time out of the workforce following ...