Superannuation News Wrap

In this week's episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses significant movements across the Australian superannuation sector. Key topics include the Federal Government's announcement of a detailed review of the system aimed at bolstering efficiency and transparency, and a slight rise in the Superannuation Guarantee Charge. Market volatility has led to mixed fund perfo...

Join Paige Estritori with Financial Services Online for insights into the latest Superannuation news. Discover how the Super Rugby season is sparking interest in insurance benefits and the impact of proposed federal budget changes on Superannuation funds. Explore how Australian fintech companies, amidst adversity, are creating innovative superannuation tools using AI and predictive analytics. Lear...

In this edition of 'Weekly Superannuation News Wrap', Paige Estritori discusses key recent developments in the Australian superannuation industry. Important trends include fund managers shifting investments towards environmentally and socially responsible sectors, contributing to fund performance increases. The episode raises the question: "Are Australians getting value for money from their super?...

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori discusses key updates in the superannuation industry. ASIC has been granted powers to intervene on super fund spending, enhancing consumer protection and prudently aligning funds with member interests. Conversation has also centered around proposed changes to the Super Guarantee Charge that could lower penalties for delayed super pa...

This week's Superannuation News Wrap, presented by Paige Estritori, explores significant happenings in Australia's superannuation industry. Key topics discussed include new regulations from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), increasing corporate interest in Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), and the ongoing debate around raising the Superannuation Guarantee Rate to 12%....

In this week's superannuation news wrap, host Paige Estritori recaps Australia's notable industry updates. The Australian Federal Government proposed accessible and flexible changes to the superannuation, garnering public approval. Later in Melbourne, a landmark case resulted in a significant fine for a major super fund, emphasizing the importance of transparency. The Reserve Bank of Australia's m...

In this week's "Weekly Superannuation News Wrap," host Paige Estritori discusses new changes to Australian superannuation, including reforms that aim to remove underperforming funds, protecting individuals' retirement savings. The Australian government is proposing an increase in annual contributions, a move which could boost retirement savings for all Australians. Adjustments have also been made...

This week's podcast from Financial Services Online with Paige Estritori discusses key news relating to the Australian Superannuation industry. The episode highlights market strategies on an upward trend, leading to a surge in returns for super funds. Proposed government changes expected to simplify superannuation and create a fairer system are addressed, including potential impacts on individual w...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key developments in the Australian superannuation landscape. This week, we have seen significant transformations aimed at making financial journeys smoother and more beneficial. Regulatory bodies have implemented stringent transparency requirements for superannuation funds, enabling consumers to make informed investm...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap with Paige Estritori, key topics included the upcoming increase in Superannuation Guarantee (10.5% from July 2026), record-high returns for Australian super funds (average 18% return on balanced options), and changes in laws affecting insurance in super for those under 25 or with low balances. The episode also touches on the introduction...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, we cover the Australian government's review of the retirement income system to ensure the sustainability of current superannuation rules. We also discuss the Australian Taxation Office's recent enhancements to SuperStream, which aim to streamline administrative processes and expedite the joining process for new members. In investment news, Au...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori covers major updates from Australia's superannuation industry. Key points include the Federal Government's upcoming regulations aimed at increasing member protections, and SuperSavers' strategic overhaul to streamline operations and enhance customer experience. Estritori also discusses the impacts of global economic volat...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the latest developments in Australia's superannuation landscape. Key topics include the recent changes to superannuation laws by the Federal Government aimed at making the system more efficient and beneficial; the increase in pre-tax contributions to super funds; and the surprising rise in Self-Managed Super Fun...

In this episode of the Financial Services Online podcast, Paige Estritori covers the top superannuation news in Australia. The government has increased the cap on concessional contributions and set to raise the Superannuation Guarantee rate to 12% by July 1, 2026. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority is introducing new performance metrics for super funds to improve transparency and accou...

In this week's Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online covers significant updates in the superannuation industry. The government has introduced amendments in super tax concessions for a more equitable system, which were both lauded and sparked questions about consumer impact. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has announced new guidelines aimed at increas...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses the latest superannuation updates. Topics include the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA) new guidelines on retirement income, Australia's rise in the Global Pension Index, and the Australian Tax Office's successful reconnecting of 1.2 million accounts, worth $2.3 billion, with their owners. Th...

This episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap explores key updates in the Australian superannuation industry. Host Paige Estritori introduces the hike in the national superannuation guarantee from 9.5% to 12%, set to begin on July 1st. The increase aims to secure comfortable retirements for Australians but necessitates larger contributions from businesses. The episode also warns about new sc...

In this week's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori brings news about the Federal government's next round of early release payments and rising interest in sustainable super funds prioritising ESG principles. She also covers the new tool, SuperCompare, released by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission to assist consumers in comparing super funds. Legislative updates highl...

This week on the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori talks about key recent developments in Australia's superannuation scene. Key topics include a 0.5% increase to the Superannuation Guarantee approved by the Federal Parliament set to take effect from July 1, 2026, and a growing trend of younger Australians making voluntary super contributions. The host also discusses new superannuati...

In this episode, Paige Estritori provides an insightful update on the Australian superannuation industry for the week of May 28th, 2026. Major superannuation funds are poised to bring joy to investors, with predictions of them outperforming market expectations in the upcoming financial year. Legislative reforms are also underway, enhancing the sector's efficiency and transparency for both individu...

This episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, presented by Paige Estritori, features the latest news on superannuation. The Australian Superannuation Fund has announced a strategic plan focusing on sustainable and responsible investments, demonstrating their commitment to evolving the sector. Meanwhile, the Federal Government is set to reinforce super fund operations...

In this week's Australian superannuation industry update from Financial Services Online, Paige Estritori discusses key topics including emerging legal amendments, industry trends, investment opportunities, and cybersecurity. The Federal Government is poised to implement changes to superannuation regulations, underpinned by consumer empowerment. There is a growing trend of voluntary superannuation...

In this podcast, Paige Estritori provides a concise review of major developments in Australia's superannuation industry. This week's highlights include a drastic shift in investment trends towards sustainable energy due to the Superannuation Guarantee Legislation, proposed amendments to loosen restrictions on self-managed super funds, which could lead to greater support for SMEs, and Australian Ta...

This podcast from Financial Services Online includes significant updates on Australia's superannuation industry. Legislative changes are underway with the Retirement Income Covenant under review in Parliament; these amendments propose greater trustee fiduciary responsibilities. AusSuper made waves with significant portfolio modifications for improved sustainability. Smaller funds are encouraging s...

The latest edition of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap discusses an encouraging rise in superannuation balances due to market recovery, spurred by strategic maneuvers from key market players. A potential government restructuring of the superannuation system could result in increased Age Pension benefits for people with lower superannuation amounts. Criticisms around these changes and possible c...