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Superannuation

HESTA hits $100bn in assets

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2025
HESTA has surpassed $100 billion in funds under management, which it hopes will help to bring down costs and deliver sustainable returns.

Aware Super, TelstraSuper advance merger plans

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
Aware Super and TelstraSuper have moved to the next stage of their merger plans, signing a binding Heads of Agreement to create an entity with nearly $235 billion in assets.

Australian Food Super to transition to age-based premiums

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2025
Australian Food Super is transitioning its insurance offering to age-based pricing, with older members to pay much more for cover.

Liquidity, operational shocks major issues for super: RBA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2025
The RBA's Financial Stability Review also found super funds' large market presence needs to be managed.

CareSuper, MIESF finalise merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
The merger between CareSuper and the Meat Industry Employees' Super Fund (MIESF) is now complete.

APRA warns of super fund sustainability challenges

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
Almost half of all super funds have seen a decline in member accounts over the last year, despite the number of member accounts across the industry having increased.

Aware Super launches digital advice tool for retirees

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2025
Aware Super has launched a new digital advice solution, designed in partnership with Bravura Solutions.

MUFG 'sincerely apologises' to Cbus over claim delays

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
MUFG has taken accountability for "unacceptable delays" in processing and payment of death benefit and insurance claims made by Cbus members as part of an undisclosed settlement.

Macquarie Wrap removes dozens of funds

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
Superannuation investors will no longer have access to dozens of options on Macquarie Wrap.

CFS taps JPMAM for global strategies mandates

RIDDHIMA TALWANI  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2025
Colonial First State (CFS) has handed J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) mandates for its emerging markets and global shares strategies.