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Actuaries Institute proposes pre-set pension for retirees

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... 2025 by not transitioning their super to the retirement phase. "We need to normalise drawing an income from super so more people can live with dignity in retirement," co-author of the paper Nick Callil said. "The process for accessing a retirement income ...

Esencia Wealth expands into Queensland

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... Matthew Fenning said. "Financial 3 Wealth and Marsden Wealth Advisers share our commitment to exceptional client service, a people-first culture, and an innovation mindset, making them ideal partners to lead the establishment of our presence in Queensland." ...

Rest strengthens investment approach, digital member services

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... market volatility to remain for the near term." At the same time, Rest said AI is reshaping how economies grow and how people work - and it's happening faster than expected, while its unlisted assets, including private equity and infrastructure, performed ...

NZ Super Fund in court defeat over human rights issues

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... operating as transparently as possible. "We recognise that we are investing on behalf of all New Zealanders, and that gives people a legitimate interest in how we manage the fund," she said. "We will thoroughly evaluate today's decision and determine ...

IFPA chief executive to exit

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2026
... four and a half wonderful years, the time felt right to move on. I leave with enormous respect for this organisation, its people, and the members it serves. IFPA is in a strong position, and I have every confidence in what comes next," she said in a ...

Digital advice spurring demand for full personal advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... Consulting, highlights the urgency to act on several, strong foundations that will pave the way for digital advice to reach more people. This includes the fact that "digital capability is proven and operational", governance frameworks are more robust ...

HESTA taps ESSSuper head as next chief executive

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... connected and well prepared for the future. "Alongside our shared commitment to improving the financial futures of working people, particularly women, Robbie's an inspiring leader who will bring fresh eyes and new energy to amplifying the positive impact ...

'Not much' RBA can do about short-term inflation woes: Hauser

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... current conditions and the focus must be on the future. "It's obvious that inflation is going up in the short term, and people are very conscious of that. We can see that in consumer surveys. There's not much monetary policy can do about that, other ...

Future Fund targets $15m in savings, reviews staffing

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... making sure roles remain aligned with business needs." Arndt said Future Fund has invested heavily in its data, technology, people, processes, and culture in the last five years. It said this has helped generate powerful insights into the investment ...

AZ NGA acquires Tasmanian advice firm

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2026
... and surrounding regions. It is led by principal and private client advisers Stuart Bale and Mark Hudson. Staffing seven people, including the two advisers, AZ NGA said the firm has a deeply loyal client base. AZ NGA already holds a minority stake in ...