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Behavioural constraint is costing retirees greatly: Allianz Retire+

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2026
... approach which reframes levels of commitment and stresses the exit ramps in any retirement income strategy. "The retirement system is getting more complicated, and many people aren't aware of products that can give them guaranteed income. Combined with ...

CFS plots 'largest' retirement product expansion with new alliance

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2026
... lifetime income at scale, and this collaboration tackles one of the hardest and least-solved problems in the retirement system - how to turn savings into income for life." Further, Generation Life chief executive Felipe Araujo said the Australian retirement ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... to extend super coverage for younger workers forms part of a broader policy debate around equity within the retirement system. As industry groups and policymakers increasingly scrutinise gaps affecting women, low-income earners and casual employees. ...

SMC calls for guaranteed super for domestic workers

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 APR 2026
... alone. "The exclusion entrenches the gender super gap and undermines the universality that underpins Australia's retirement system," SMC said. "The outdated exclusion was originally made to prevent fees eroding low-balance super accounts, but that reason ...

Women to drive tailored advice demand: State Street

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2026
... said. State Street's first module of Reimagining Retirement, research examining the global forces shaping the retirement system, found women will account for roughly 65% of Australia's total intergenerational transfers. At the same time, engagement from ...

New deputy chair for FSC

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2026
... for outcomes that make a meaningful difference to the lives of all those who rely on our superannuation and retirement system." Hamilton joined Challenger's Fidante Partners in November 2015 as general manager. He went on to become the chief executive ...

Super tax changes shake HNWs' retirement confidence: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
High-net-worth (HNW) individuals report feeling less confident about their retirement as changes to superannuation and tax settings take their toll. Generation Life's new 2025/26 Navigating Uncertainty Report found heightened taxation of super, like ...

Aussie super funds eye global partnerships at US summit

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAR 2026
... as a rare achievement and a force for good. "It's scale continues to grow - set to become the second largest retirement system globally by 2035," Vincent said. "In less than 50 years, Australians' combined retirement savings have grown to a level that ...

Advisers prioritise robust planning, education in retirement planning

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 20 FEB 2026
... like in five key pillars: having a sold retirement plan; boosting financial literacy; being familiar with the retirement system, making voluntary contributions and engaging with their super fund at least twice per year. Advisers play a key role in helping ...

HESTA urges government to modernise Australian retirement system

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2026
HESTA has called on the government to modernise the super system, to better cater to members in the retirement phase. In its 2026-27 pre-budget submission, HESTA called for funds to be given the ability to actively prompt members to transition to appropriate ...
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