New report reveals why balance, size and design, not just returns on income, decides retirement

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A new analysis by the Monash Centre for Financial Studies (MCFS) highlights the fragility of retirement outcomes for Australians. Australia’s superannuation system is designed as the backbone of retirement security, yet the... Read more continue reading

CPD: A TTR strategy for modern retirement

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We are currently witnessing one of the most significant demographic transformations in Australia’s history. Over the next decade, an estimated 2.5 million Australians are expected to enter retirement[1]. This article,... Read more continue reading

Payday super countdown: Half of Australians unaware of superannuation law set to impact millions of workers

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Half of Australian workers remain unaware of the most significant change to superannuation in decades, which is set to impact at least 1.2 million Australians from 1 July 2026. That’s... Read more continue reading

Independent trustee model has been highly successful – Equity Trustees

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The platform market has been the most responsive sector of the superannuation industry in providing services to members and meeting their personal objectives, according to Australia’s leading independent trustee, Equity... Read more continue reading

MLC Retirement Boost hits $500m milestone on MLC Expand, becoming fastest growing IRIS solution

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Less than two months after the launch of both the savings and retirement income phases, MLC Retirement BoostTM has surpassed more than $500m on MLC Expand, one of Australia’s largest... Read more continue reading

Super funds bounce back in April, on pace for a solid FY26 result

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Super funds delivered a strong April, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets) up 2.6%, buoyed by a sharp rebound in global share markets. The result recouped a significant... Read more continue reading

HESTA welcomes cost of living relief, continues call for a fairer, simpler super system

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HESTA has welcomed measures in tonight’s Federal Budget aimed at easing cost of living pressures, while urging the Government to go further on reforms that would make the superannuation and... Read more continue reading

TelstraSuper-Aware Super merger successfully completed

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TelstraSuper and Aware Super have successfully completed their merger, less than a year since they first began to explore the proposal. About 85,000 TelstraSuper members have now joined Aware Super... Read more continue reading

SMC welcomes Senate report backing payday super, urges action next to pay super to under 18s, cleaners and nannies

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The Super Members Council welcomes the Senate Economics Legislation Committee’s payday super regulations inquiry final report[1], which strongly backs the start of payday super from 1 July and declares in-principle,... Read more continue reading

Prompting bold innovation and growth in superannuation

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Boasting assets worth A$4.2 trillion, or 150 percent of GDP, Australia’s superannuation pool is among the largest and fastest growing in the world.[1]  There are however significant challenges the industry... Read more continue reading