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Retirees leave 90% of pension unspent: AMP Super

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 19 MAY 2026

... cash plus a little extra for emergencies, the living bucket would include recurring living expenses generated by the Age Pension and lifetime income, the lifestyle bucket would capture discretionary spending invested for long-term growth to maintain ...

Government plans 'standardised' assessment for NDIS

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... billion by 2030. The NDIS will continue to grow each year and remain Australia's largest social program outside of the Age Pension, the government said.

Chalmers overhauls negative gearing, CGT discount

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026

... offers every Australian a deal: if you set aside money for your retirement and reduce your future reliance on the age pension, you are rewarded by paying less tax. Australians rightly expect those tax concessions to remain stable, and that's what ...

UniSuper halves admin fees for 42,000 members

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026

UniSuper will halve its asset-based administration fee for the Flexi Pension retirement product starting July 1. More than 42,000 retired members in the product will pay a fee of 0.08% from the current rate of 0.16%. "Our ability to offer this significant ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026

... $130,000 extra in super, increasing retirement income by around $4500 a year, while also reducing reliance on the Age Pension. SMC has previously advocated for this same law to be scrapped in relation to under-18s, who are also excluded if they work ...

Australians unlock only 1% of $600bn in home equity: Deloitte

MATTHEW WAI | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2026

... approaching retirement should be aware of all financial resources available to support their lifestyle, including the age pension, superannuation, and voluntary savings such as home equity," Hickey said. "While downsizing is a common way to access home ...

Cbus calls for tax reform on TPD payouts in pre-Budget submission

ELIZA BAVIN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2026

... its members. "Members tell us they're unsure about key parts of retirement, including how and when to access the Age Pension," Fok said. "Simplifying means testing and allowing super funds to help with applications would make a meaningful difference ...

MLC completes full Retirement Boost rollout for advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... pension. It is designed to deliver a tax-free retirement income for life, with investment flexibility and potential Age Pension advantages for members. MLC Expand chief executive Liz McCarthy said the product is an innovative solution to tackle the issue ...

Super assets reach $4.5tn

ELIZA BAVIN | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2026

... couples, up from the previous $100,000 for both groups. "Retirees' living costs have risen, and support from the Age Pension has not kept pace with this rise. This means retirees need higher super savings to maintain a comfortable lifestyle," ASFA ...

Aware Super launches digital advice tool

ELIZA BAVIN | THURSDAY, 26 FEB 2026

... different income and spending decisions, and setting up an income stream. It can also provide an estimate of government Age Pension eligibility. Members receive an 'income confidence score' which shows them how likely their plan will support their desired ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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