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Aware Super Leads Fee Reductions in Australian Superannuation Industry

Superannuation funds in Australia are gearing up for the end of the financial year and the impending report by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on su…

Superannuation Performance Test Sparks Industry Debate on Member Interests

Australia's superannuation landscape has been undergoing significant changes, driven by the implementation of APRA's performance test. This test has brought to light chro…

Maximize Retirement Returns with SuperGuide's Strategic Investment Insights

Super investing is a crucial aspect of financial planning that can significantly impact one's retirement. Understanding the workings of super funds and selecting the righ…

Survey Reveals Australians Risk Superannuation Disarray Without Vital Nominations

Millions of Australians are potentially jeopardizing their superannuation by neglecting to complete vital beneficiary paperwork, as highlighted by a recent survey conduct…

Cbus Super Simplifies Death Benefits for Faster Payouts

Cbus Super has recently revamped its death benefits and beneficiary nomination process to simplify and expedite the payment procedure for its members and their families. …

Maximize Superannuation Benefits Through Strategic Estate Planning

Estate planning involves considerations beyond one's lifetime, extending to the distribution of superannuation assets posthumously. Proper preparation can help loved ones…

ASIC Sues Mercer Super for Systemic Failures and Compliance Breaches

Australia's corporate watchdog, ASIC, has taken legal action against Mercer Super, a $70 billion superannuation fund, alleging systemic failures. The allegations include …

Strategies to Navigate Superannuation Inheritance Tax for Beneficiaries

When it comes to superannuation inheritance, the looming specter of the "death tax" can cast a shadow on the otherwise well-intentioned scheme. With Australians amassing …

Aware Super's Wu Leads Global Retirement Income Innovation

When it comes to retirement, super funds worldwide face a crucial challenge: efficiently converting retirement savings into income streams that benefit members. This chal…

Cbus Super Fund Removes Minimum Pension Requirements for Fair Access

Cbus, a prominent super fund with assets totaling $105 billion, recently made a significant move by abolishing the minimum requirements for opening an account-based pensi…

Macquarie to Repay $321 Million to Shield Master Fund Investors

Macquarie has agreed to repay $321 million to thousands of Australians affected by the collapse of the Shield Master Fund. The Australian Securities and Investments Commi…

Early Superannuation Release: Financial Hardship Relief and Considerations

Early release of superannuation due to severe financial hardship can provide a lifeline for individuals facing financial struggles. While superannuation is typically pres…