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Future Generation returns top 20%

VINNY VUCAGO  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2026
... since inception, supporting programs focused on vulnerable children, youth mental health and improving economic outcomes for women.

Payday Super to tackle gender super gap: Aware Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2026
Payday Super will help tackle the gender superannuation gap and significantly help women who have historically lost contributions via gaps created by quarterly payment cycles, according to Aware Super. The $245 billion super fund is ushering in the ...

SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 23 JUN 2026
... investment returns could translate to an extra $45,000 in retirement savings. SMC said the issue disproportionately affects women, who account for more than 70% of recipients of the highly means-tested Carer Payment and are three times more likely than ...

Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn

VINNY VUCAGO  |  FRIDAY, 19 JUN 2026
... reflecting the continued strength of Australia's compulsory retirement savings system. However, the figures also reveal that women aged 60-64 continue to retire with substantially less super than men, prompting renewed calls for further policy reform. ...

Investment performance will not help smaller balances: Research

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUN 2026
... levels." Further, the analysis also exposes a deeper structural challenge regarding gender gaps and policy implications, as women approaching retirement hold balances 20-30% lower than men. "For median female retirees ($212,000), even a balanced portfolio ...

Retirement fears persist despite rising preparedness: CFS

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2026
... and considerations - from whether savings will be enough, to how to navigate an increasingly complex system," Power said. Women continue to face greater retirement anxiety than men. Nearly two-thirds (62%) of women worry they will not have enough money ...

ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... to support long-term investing, particularly for younger Australians." The research also found men are more likely than women to report being very familiar or somewhat familiar with ETFs. Simplicity and diversification were the standout reasoning for ...

FinCap increases investment oversight ahead of PM platform launch

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 14 MAY 2026
FinCap Group is adding two experienced financial services stalwarts to its investment committee ahead of the scheduled launch of its private markets managed account platform next month. The committee has welcomed Leanne Bradley as independent chair ...

Senate report backs removal 30-hour work threshold for SG

VINNY VUCAGO  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... debate around equity within the retirement system. As industry groups and policymakers increasingly scrutinise gaps affecting women, low-income earners and casual employees. Momentum behind the proposal also reflects wider efforts to align superannuation ...

Super funds can drive member engagement through insurance: TAL

VINNY VUCAGO  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2026
... among younger and female members. Many members aged between 25 to 34 were unaware whether they had default cover. Moreover, women were less likely than men to review or alter their insurance arrangements. This is often due to low engagement or misconceptions ...
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