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ETF a rising craze among the Gen Z: Vanguard

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026
... around 16% and declines sharply among older Australians. "This research confirms what we're seeing on the ground: young Australians are increasingly interested in investing and more likely to be using ETFs," Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel ...

Investors the biggest losers in 2026 Budget

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 MAY 2026
... home and self-funded retirees managing long-held investments," she said. This is particularly concerning as young Australians turn to shares and ETFs as a practical way to try and build a home deposit or create wealth "when property ownership feels increasingly ...

Minimum 30% tax for discretionary trusts

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2026
... working age Australians, he said, adding the current tax settings make it harder for many Australians, including young Australians, to get into the housing market.

FSC questions SMC's claim on younger members' super switches

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2026
... doesn't believe the skew to low balances is caused by multiple accounts or consolidation. "Eight out of 10 young Australians only have one account, and the value of outward rollovers corresponds to age specific median balances in ATO sample file ...

CALI pushes for advice reforms as Australians turn to AI

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  TUESDAY, 17 MAR 2026
... cases, with no financial safety net to lean on when they need it most," Cupitt said. ASIC recently also urged young Australians to complement the information they seek from social media and AI with reputable and evidence-based sources.

ASIC warns Gen Z against chasing unrealistic crypto gains

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2026
... "This refresh helps ensure Moneysmart provides a trusted alternative - free, independent and designed to help young Australians make decisions that work for them, not someone selling a product," ASIC said. It comes as Ecstra Foundation notes a decline ...

New SMC campaign to help Aussies care for 'golden super goose'

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2026
Super Members Council (SMC) has launched a national education program, urging young Australians to start looking after their superannuation savings. The 'Look after your super' initiative uses the concept of the golden super goose to help Australians ...

Super education leads to engagement, higher balances: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 JAN 2026
A new survey shows that young Australians who are educated about superannuation are up to six times more likely to be engaged and take actions that improve their retirement savings. The survey of more than 1500 people compiled by the Super Members Council ...

Delaying reforms to YFYS test, RG97 costing members: Report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2025
... comprehensive product performance package force a focus on fee reductions over maximising returns. The research shows young Australians could retire with an additional $20,300 if the unintended consequences of these regulatory instruments were addressed. ...

Vanguard proposes tax-free way to save extra cash

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2025
Vanguard has proposed the introduction of a new scheme through which young Australians could move excess cash into a tax-incentivised investment account. The proposed MyInvestment scheme would involve an account with an annual contribution limit of ...
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