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HUB24 expands retirement options with TAL

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026

... offering meets the requirements of an Innovative Retirement Income Stream (IRIS) and provides access to concessional Centrelink treatment when used to purchase a lifetime pension account. This adds to the current range of lifetime income solutions from ...

MLC completes full Retirement Boost rollout for advisers

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026

... creating a higher retirement income from their first contribution. The earlier members sign-up, the more potential for Centrelink benefits in retirement - so it's a no brainer in the savings phase!" "In the retirement income phase, MLC Retirement ...

A comfortable retirement now costs more than ever

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | TUESDAY, 24 FEB 2026

... which can reduce their Age Pension. This shifts more of a retiree's budget towards reliance on super rather than Centrelink," Delahunty said. While Delahunty said the rise in the lump sum amount reflects greater pressures from living expenses on ...

Aged care misinformation poses opportunity for advisers

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026

... of other offenders that are just incorrect in what they're saying," she said, adding that some clients went to Centrelink and were told incorrect information. Many advisers Biti engaged with also question the information clients are provided by Centrelink. ...

HUB24 advances HTFS Nominees takeover, FUA hits $152bn

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2026

... solution (IRIS), delivering income for life, the benefits of an account-based pension, and provide access to concessional Centrelink asset test treatment." "The new capability will drive efficiencies for advisers, greater transparency through the transition ...

HESTA logs record downsizer contributions in 2025

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2026

... there can be strong benefit, it's important to understand the impact of downsizing on Age Pension eligibility, Centrelink benefits and future housing needs. "Everyone's circumstances are different, which is why we encourage all our members to take ...

Feature: Retirement | Rewarding risk

LACHLAN COLQUHOUN | WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2025

... rises faster than prices. Hillier also advocates the new IRIS products which guarantee income but can also increase Centrelink eligibility. This is a strategy, he says, which could potentially increase a person's Age Pension by $10,000 a year. 'I' ...

Aware Super launches new features for advisers

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2025

... tracking of action requests, withdrawal benefit quotes, non-lapsing binding beneficiary nominations and viewing client Centrelink payment schedules. Aware Super group executive member growth Steve Travis said the enhancements follow a 24% increase in ...

AMP launches superannuation feature to boost retirement income

ANDREW MCKEAN | MONDAY, 2 JUN 2025

... AMP Lifetime Pension, which is designed to provide income for life, alongside an AMP Allocated Pension. AMP said that Centrelink assesses Age Pension eligibility using the lower concessional balance for the portion invested in AMP Lifetime Pension, instead ...

Insurance in super remains a mystery to millions of Australians

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2025

... also assess the gaps and overlaps between insurance in super and other safety nets, including workers compensation, Centrelink payments, the NDIS, and insurance outside of super. SCA's research was based on a nationally representative survey of 1526 ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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