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Super funds should not be asked to fund the CSLR: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... Australia's Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) is the only scheme of its kind worldwide funded from the retirement savings of people who cannot claim from it, and that needs to change immediately. In a new whitepaper titled Building a Sustainable ...

Challenger launches retirement research institute

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2026
... placed to lead globally in retirement income because we've already built one of the world's most mature retirement savings systems. The next stage is ensuring people have the knowledge, confidence, and support to make the most of those savings ...

S&P reaffirms Australia's AAA credit rating

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... maintains "modest public debt by international standards." The agency also highlighted the federal government's tax and savings reforms as measures expected to strengthen Australia's fiscal position over the coming decade. Treasurer Jim Chalmers ...

IFS recovers record $250m in unpaid super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... continue to be instances of unpaid super, making recovery services an important safeguard for members' retirement savings," Lister said. Super Members Council (SMC) analysis showed Australians missed out on $24.4 billion in unpaid superannuation ...

ASFA names board chair

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 7 AUG 2026
... said Elkins' broad experience will be invaluable in uniting the sector, as the system moves from building retirement savings to helping members use them. "Linda has spent her career working across industry and retail funds, platforms, advice, and ...

AMP delivers 33% profit jump

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... partnerships more than doubled to $56 million. "Our China partnerships are performing strongly, supported by growth in retirement savings and pensions in China and the strength of our long-standing partnerships," Vernon said.

Brighter Super launches lifetime income product in accumulation phase

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2026
... The fund said Australia's superannuation system has been highly successful in helping people accumulate retirement savings, but many Australians remain uncertain about how to convert those savings into a reliable income that lasts throughout retirement. ...

Teen workers to miss out on $411m in FY27: SMC

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 4 AUG 2026
... age-based exclusion is denying hundreds of thousands of teenage workers the opportunity to start building their retirement savings." Notably, young women are more likely to be affected by the exclusion because they are more likely to work part-time than ...

ASIC ramps up action against SMSF auditors

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2026
... played a critical role in safeguarding confidence in a sector responsible for auditing more than $1 trillion in retirement savings across more than 672,000 SMSFs. "SMSF auditors play a fundamental role in promoting confidence and instilling trust in ...

Labor commits to compulsory super for under-18 workers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 24 JUL 2026
... executive Mary Delahunty said. "Extending the super guarantee to workers under the age of 18 could add thousands to their savings at retirement, and we welcome the commitment from the Australian Labor Party (ALP) to add this to their national platform." ...