Super funds up for sixth consecutive month in September

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Super funds were up for the sixth straight month in September with the median growth fund (61% to 80% in growth assets) returning 0.8% over the month. With share markets... Read more continue reading

HESTA spotlights Australia’s hardworking carers

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As National Carers Week nears an end, research from HESTA highlights the significant impact caring responsibilities can have on retirement outcomes. Research by the $100 billion fund finds 42% of... Read more continue reading

Funds benefit from global growth in September

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With the AI thematic and a US federal rate cut bolstering international share market returns, superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 0.8% to members over... Read more continue reading

HESTA hits $100bn in funds under management, scale supports member returns

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HESTA has announced its members’ retirement savings have surpassed $100 billion for the first time, bringing scale benefits that continue to support the delivery of strong, sustainable returns. The landmark... Read more continue reading

Chant West and Epic Retirement announce outcome of new retirement accreditation

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Chant West and the Epic Retirement Institute has announced the outcome of their new Epic Retirement Tick assessment, a first-of-its-kind framework for Australian super funds. Six super funds have earned... Read more continue reading

HESTA reduces investment fees and minimum balance for Income Stream

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HESTA has announced lower investment fees across most of the fund’s ready-made super investment options in the last financial year and a lower minimum balance for accessing Income Stream products.... Read more continue reading

Age pension increase welcome, but barrier to work remain for retirees

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HESTA welcomes tomorrow’s increase to the Age Pension, providing additional support to retirees facing rising inflation and cost-of-living pressures. The fund is also continuing to call for change to Work... Read more continue reading

HESTA statement on 2035 climate target

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We welcome the clarity and certainty provided by today’s release of the 2035 target, supporting businesses and long-term investors to invest in Australia’s shift to a low-carbon future.   While pleasing... Read more continue reading

Chant West: Super funds’ strong start to FY26 continues

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Super funds’ strong start to FY26 continues Super funds continued their strong start to FY26 with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 1.3% in August.... Read more continue reading

Which Australians are hit by the highest effective marginal tax rates?

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New research released by HESTA reveals older Australians receiving the Age Pension are often subject to staggering effective marginal tax rates of 60% to 80%, disincentivising them from being more... Read more continue reading