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Superannuation

Industry bodies offer Payday Super resources

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Two industry bodies have launched resources to help superannuation funds comply with the looming Payday Super legislation, as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) warns employers to be ready by 1 July 2026.

Hostplus introduces retirement bonus payments

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2025
Hostplus has become the latest super fund to introduce retirement bonus payments for members transitioning to the pension phase.

Super funds a "standout" in risk and compliance hiring: Kaizen

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2025
Superannuation funds have been a standout driver of governance, risk and compliance (GRC) hiring, according to a report by Kaizen Recruitment.

Hume's super sharing bill lashed in parliament

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 NOV 2025
Senator Jane Hume's gender super pay gap proposals got a lashing in parliament, with Labor senators saying it "closes the stable doors after the horses have bolted".

Member engagement lies in rewards, gamification: Whitepaper

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
Superannuation funds should be more innovative in boosting member engagement by offering tangible rewards and benefits that can lead to meaningful, repeatable interactions, according to a new whitepaper.

Majority reject crypto investments in super fund: Swyftx

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 6 NOV 2025
Australians do not want their super invested in digital assets, despite some super funds and overseas pension funds dipping their toes in.

Payday Super laws passed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2025
The Payday Super laws have successfully passed through the Senate today.

APRA to rejig non-traditional service providers framework

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
APRA is proposing changes to superannuation funds' arrangements with non-traditional service providers (NTSPs), which forms part of the newly implemented CPS 230.

Cbus agrees to pay $23.5m fine

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 31 OCT 2025
Cbus has settled the case brought against it by ASIC over delays in processing TPD and death benefit claims.

Brighter Super launches new brand campaign

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2025
New advertisements see members lying back on hammocks carried by red balloons as they float across the Queensland landscape.