Treasurer announces retirement reforms amid ‘pivotal moment’ for super

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a suite of new reforms as the government doubles down on its focus on strengthening retirement outcomes.

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Cbus directors deemed ‘fit and proper’ by Deloitte review

An independent review of Cbus conducted by Deloitte has deemed that “all existing and new directors” on the fund’s board have satisfied a ‘fit and proper persons test’.

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Aware Super unveils key strategy hire

The fund has hired a former ART executive as its new head of group strategy.

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HESTA to compensate members impacted by ‘unfair’ revaluations

Specific valuation decisions made by the $88 billion fund at the beginning of the pandemic were “not adequate for the deteriorating market conditions”, according to the prudential regulator.

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CareSuper enters heads of agreement with $1bn fund

The super fund, which formalised its merger with Spirit Super earlier this month, has announced it is exploring a “shared future” with a $1 billion industry fund.

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Trump trade falters as investors reassess market

Following Donald Trump’s election victory, US stock markets have started to retreat as investor sentiment begins to cool.

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Future Fund continues investment team restructure

The sovereign wealth fund has revealed six internal hires to support the execution of key strategies.

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Super leaders reject ‘house v retirement’ dilemma

Industry bodies have slammed the notion that a generation should be forced to choose between buying a home and saving for retirement, calling it “incredibly unfair.”

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Winners unveiled for Women in Finance Awards 2024

Super Review and principal partner Mortgage Choice are proud to announce 30 winners for the annual Women in Finance Awards 2024.

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Regulators eye super’s expanding influence

Super funds are flocking to private markets for diversification, but their rapid growth and increasing complexity are raising significant concerns for regulators.

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

1 year 7 months ago

Introducing reforms for strengthening simpler and faster claims handling and better servicing for First Nations members are critical priorities, according to the Super Me...

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The peak body stressed that the proposed financial advice reforms should “pass as soon as possible” and has thrown its weight behind super funds providing a greater level...

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The Commonwealth Bank has warned that uncapped superannuation concessions may be “unsustainable” and has called for the introduction of a superannuation cap....

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