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

Super returns continue to build over August

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Super returns continue to build over August Following a smooth start to the financial year in July, super balances continued to rise in August with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings... Read more continue reading

Aware Super introduces host of new features for financial advisers

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Aware Super has launched a host of new digital features and enhancements to help financial advisers and their clients, including direct data feeds to Xplan and online authorisation of transactions.... Read more continue reading

HESTA urges ASX300 companies to prioritise key issues ahead of AGM season

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To help grow and protect its members’ retirement savings, HESTA is calling for Australia’s largest companies to strengthen their focus on three priority areas including a new investment focus on... Read more continue reading

Super funds off to a strong start in FY26

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After delivering a stellar 10.4% return for the 2024/25 financial year, super funds kicked off FY26 in strong fashion, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets)... Read more continue reading

AMP becomes first major super fund to offer cashback rewards that boost your super balance

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Australians by 10s of thousands of dollars. The launch of AMP Rewards means AMP Super members can now earn real cashback either in-store or online across 400+ (and growing) retail... Read more continue reading

HESTA insurance fees to fall on AIA Australia partnership renewal

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HESTA has announced it will reduce fees for insured members on their current levels of cover after the re-appointment of AIA Australia as the Fund’s insurance partner. HESTA CEO Debby... Read more continue reading

Women could see $400k retirement boost under 12% super, new modelling reveals

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Women beginning their careers in 2025 with the new 12% super guarantee rate in place could be hundreds of thousands of dollars better off in retirement, new modelling has revealed.... Read more continue reading