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Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2026
... personal investor Renae Smith said rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures make it more important for retirement savings to work efficiently. "Australians are careful about comparing mortgages, energy and insurance bills, but when it comes to super ...

SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... carer, the additional contributions and compound investment returns could translate to an extra $45,000 in retirement savings. SMC said the issue disproportionately affects women, who account for more than 70% of recipients of the highly means-tested ...

Equity Trustees opts out of super trustee business

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 22 JUN 2026
... 2025, alleging failures in due diligence concerning the Shield Master Fund which oversaw around $160 million of retirement savings into Shield through its fund. "The independent superannuation trustee model has been a driver of growth and innovation ...

Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... balances increased 5.5% overall during the year, reflecting the continued strength of Australia's compulsory retirement savings system. However, the figures also reveal that women aged 60-64 continue to retire with substantially less super than men ...

Super sector to accelerate critical mineral investments

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUN 2026
... build an investment case - in this case, to support the investment of working Australians' hard-earned retirement savings," ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said. She said the forum made clear to policymakers that innovative approaches are needed ...

Aware Super reshapes governance team, appoints chief risk officer

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUN 2026
... risk management are critical to fulfilling our obligations as the stewards of our 1.3 million members' retirement savings." The restructure has also triggered several internal promotions. Greg Gokavi-Whaley has been appointed to the newly created ...

AustralianSuper expands European footprint with new hire

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... leader. He has a deep commitment to delivering for members who put their trust in us to grow and protect their retirement savings. "Having worked closely with the directors of Australia's largest companies over many years, Shaun is known for his ...

ASFA lifts comfortable retirement standard to $730k for couples

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
... "Homeownership is an important aspect of dignity in retirement, alongside the financial security that comes from retirement savings. Addressing the housing affordability crisis, so that we start improving access to homeownership for younger generations ...

Product showcase: Reframing financial advice

THE FINANCIAL STANDARD TEAM  |  MONDAY, 15 JUN 2026
A diversified approach for a changing tax landscape The retirement savings confidence gap between 'advised' and 'unadvised' Australians is set to widen following the Federal Budget handed down in May. The Budget announcement introduced ...

HESTA extends decades-long partnership with J.P. Morgan

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... of investment growth and transformation for the fund," Blakey said. "With more than $100 billion in member retirement savings and close to 20% of our investment portfolio managed internally... This longstanding partnership can support us as we strive ...