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

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

Super funds back on track for a credible return for FY26 despite March falls

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Sparked by the US-Iran conflict and renewed concerns around interest rates amid rising inflation, super funds experienced a significant pullback in March, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets)... Read more continue reading

March market shock hits super balances

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Superannuation balances fell sharply over March as events in Iran evolved and the disruption to global oil supplies exacerbated emerging economic pressures. Leading research house SuperRatings estimates the median option... Read more continue reading

Aware Super recognised as an Adviser-Ready Super Fund 

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Aware Super has received the rare Adviser-Ready Fund accreditation under the new national framework jointly developed by the Financial Advice Association Australia (FAAA) and Chant West. This accreditation recognises the Fund’s investment in... Read more continue reading

HESTA urges members to stay the course with investment strategy amid market volatility

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Around one year after the market shock caused by US tariff announcements, HESTA is urging its more than one million members to stay focused on their long-term retirement goals as global... Read more continue reading

State Street research reveals Australian retirement system is approaching a tipping point with withdrawals outpacing contributions

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State Street has released the first module of Reimagining Retirement[1], a comprehensive research series examining how macro forces are transforming retirement systems worldwide and where financial services can respond with scalable... Read more continue reading

Super funds still in positive territory for FY26 despite market jitters

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Super funds delivered a positive return in February, with the median growth fund (61–80% growth assets) gaining 1.1% for the month. However, markets have since come under pressure. Escalation of... Read more continue reading

Major superannuation shake up – Payday Super to boost retirement savings for millions

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The way superannuation contributions are paid in Australia is set to change, benefiting millions of Australians through retirement. Yet the majority of the country doesn’t know it’s coming. New research... Read more continue reading