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Retirement fears persist despite rising preparedness: CFS

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... half (54%) remain worried they will not have enough money to live comfortably. Concerns about unexpected health and aged care costs were cited by 50% of respondents while 37% feared out living their superannuation savings. The pressure is particularly ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... oversight of registered MISs used by retail investors following the collapses of First Guardian and Shield Master Funds. The aged care sector will receive a $3.7 billion boost to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate ...

Government to commit $3.7bn to strengthen aged care access

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
The government will invest $3.7 billion to increase the supply of residential aged care accommodation, accelerate the release of Support at Home packages and enhance the quality and affordability of aged care services. In a direct response to the Residential ...

Clearer distinction of advice required around aged care costs: Review

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026
... recent review has outlined the need for a proper distinction between financial advice and information obtained from aged care providers when it comes to understanding the costs and financial impact of residential aged care accommodations. The Independent ...

Government aims to 're-make' NDIS, redirect funding to aged care

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2026
... the NDIA will be able to see evidence from every single provider and ensure that they're paid directly." A boost for aged care Alongside the restructuring of the NDIS, Butler has introduced measures to deliver new aged care packages. Butler said the ...

Nearly $12bn leaves Challenger in March quarter

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2026
... $806 million, supported by sales in lifetime annuities and guaranteed income solutions, particularly in retirement and aged care. Challenger Index Plus sales jumped 41% to $629 million. "With APRA's new capital standards for insurers of longevity products ...

Aussies remain 'positive' about retirement: Challenger

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 13 APR 2026
... barriers." This comes as the cohort continue to prioritise saving enough money for retirement (72%), covering health and aged care costs (65%), and maintaining their lifestyle (53%). But the cost-of-living pressure continues to undermine retirement confidence ...

FAAA urges inclusion of advisers on occupational shortage list

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 19 MAR 2026
... retirement, who require advice on superannuation, retirement income strategies, estate planning, and later with respect to aged care," Abood said. "At the same time, younger Australians increasingly seek advice on investments, debt management, and first-home ...

Ironbark brings businesses under one national banner

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 MAR 2026
... Advice delivers advice for all stages of life, from financial advice, lending and wealth protection to accounting and aged care, Ironbark Private Wealth provides solutions for high-net-worth clients and their families. Ironbark Investment Solutions partners ...

Treasury proposes advice education standard reforms

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... client and consumer behaviour, and financial advice fundamentals. The proposed list of financial concepts study includes aged care advice, estate planning and estate law, accounting, banking and investments. "The current curriculum has 223 topics and ...
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