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Retirement fears persist despite rising preparedness: CFS

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026

... required for a comfortable retirement has surpassed $1 million for the first time, rising by $183,000 since the previous survey. CFS Superannuation chief executive Kelly Power said retirement had become increasingly complex for many Australians. "What ...

Cbus pushes for lead generator ban

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

Cbus Super has renewed calls for a ban on superannuation lead generation activity, warning sophisticated digital marketing tactics are increasingly being used to pressure Australians into switching retirement savings into higher risk and less regulated ...

APRA funding levy rises to $253m

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 26 MAY 2026

... members." APRA's work will also cover retirement outcomes. Following the release of the Retirement Income Covenant pulse survey findings in November 2025, APRA said it is working with ASIC to provide individual feedback to trustees over the coming ...

Proposed CGT reforms could upend HNW low advice demand

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 22 MAY 2026

... employ the services of a financial adviser, new research finds, but Labor's proposed tax reforms could change this. A survey conducted by the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA), Praemium and CoreData reveals financial advice ...

Investors rotate into fixed income as diversification demand grows: Capital Group

VINNY VUCAGO | MONDAY, 18 MAY 2026

... volatile and fragmented macro environment, according to new research from Capital Group. The firms Fixed Income Horizons Survey 2026 found asset owners are prioritising diversification, liquidity and portfolio agility as concerns around equity concentration ...

Advice industry can't afford CSLR to be an 'unsustainable mess': FAAA

MATTHEW WAI | FRIDAY, 8 MAY 2026

A recent survey conducted by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) shows the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR) levy will increase the cost of financial advice and may see a significant departure of advisers from the industry. The ...

Insurance premiums to drop for HESTA members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

... cover is reducing from 30 days to 10, and the fund is making it easier for members to apply for increased cover via a short survey about their health. "For many of our members, the cover they have within their super is likely to be the only personal ...

Digital asset adoption in SMSFs not a surprise: Burgess

MATTHEW WAI | THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2026

New data shows more self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are rapidly adopting digital assets in their portfolios, but SMSF Association chief executive Peter Burgess said it isn't a worry to him if all entities remain compliant under their respective ...

Rest calls on government to fix 'motherhood penalty'

VINNY VUCAGO | TUESDAY, 5 MAY 2026

New insights from Rest Super highlights the ongoing impact of the "motherhood super penalty", with women continuing to fall behind in retirement savings due to time out of the workforce and reduced earning capacity, the $100 billion super fund said. ...

NEOS, TAL honoured at Life Insurance Awards

STAFF WRITER | FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2026

... for Excellence in Adviser Service, presented by Financial Standard. NEOS was selected as the winner following an online survey of financial advisers, licensees and support staff, rating insurers across various service parameters that can critically affect ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

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

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

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

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

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

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

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

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