Superannuation News Wrap

In this week's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses significant updates in Australia's superannuation industry. The highlight is the Labor's decision to drop its 2023 tax changes proposal to tax unrealised gains, offering relief to self-managed super funds. From 1st July, 2026, a new policy will tax super accounts over $3 million an additional 15%, totaling a 30% tax rat...

In the latest Superannuation News Wrap, Financial Services Online discusses the Australian government's recent revision to the controversial 2023 superannuation tax changes, which now target accounts over three million dollars, beginning from July 1, 2026. This move is expected to lessen burdens on average-income workers and self-managed super funds, with a raised tax on realised gains from 15% to...

In the latest episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses key industry events influencing Australian superannuation. Highlights include Treasurer Jim Chalmers' controversial revisions to the superannuation tax introduced in 2023. The new policy, effective July 1, 2026, eases tax burdens for accounts under $3 million, but faces potential obstacles in gaining Senat...

On this week's episode of Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, we discuss Treasurer Jim Chalmers' proposed superannuation tax legislation reforms, expected to channel fairness, sustainability, and save $2 billion by 2026 without a tax increase. The government aims to close system gaps, benefitting women and low-income groups through further deliberations including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. In t...

This Weekly Superannuation News Wrap podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, discusses crucial financial news in Australia. The main focus is on Treasurer Jim Chalmers' introduced changes, aiming to make superannuation fair and sustainable, potentially accruing $2.5 billion annually from 2028. These revisions intend to support lower-income earners while limiting concessions for wealthy super balances...

This podcast discusses the $1.2 billion collapse of the Shield and First Guardian fund, highlighting the jurisdictional gaps of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). Law firm FD Legal expresses concerns about legislative loopholes hindering compensation efforts for those affected by detrimental superannuation investments. Changes to legislation could alleviate pressures on the Comp...

In this week's superannuation news, significant shifts within the industry discussed include regulatory reforms aimed at increased accountability and transparency. These changes are fostering a consumer-centric model. The recent merger between two of Australia's leading industry funds has stirred others to consider consolidation. Conversation on the future of Australia's superannuation system also...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori keeps listeners updated on the Australian superannuation industry's latest events. Highlights include significant shifts in regulatory attention towards superannuation firms, with increased oversight to ensure firms meet their fiduciary obligations. Government initiated superannuation governance reform pushing for transparency...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, key developments include a released government consultation paper proposing changes to staple super accounts to individuals to minimise multiple accounts. The real estate boom has raised discussions on allowing first-home buyers to use their super funds for property expenses, which might change investment strategies. Performance in Australian...

In the latest Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online provides an in-depth look at the impact of changes to Australia's default superannuation system and their resulting increased consumer engagement. She also explores the ongoing issue of unclaimed super accounts and government efforts to ensure these funds reach the rightful owners. Cybersecurity concerns in...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses key events in the superannuation sector in Australia. Topics covered include potential regulatory legislation aimed at better protecting consumers through increased transparency and improved superannuation returns expected by 2026. She also touches on the industry's resilience in the face of global econom...

In this week's Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses changes in federal tax and superannuation policies aimed at addressing police retention challenges. The police force is currently falling short of its personnel target by almost 300 officers, a problem not limited to only Western Australia. National and global solutions are being sought for the retention of skilled public service w...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori reports on the Western Australia Police working to resolve officer retention issues via proposed federal tax and superannuation changes. The repercussions of the Shield and First Guardian fund collapses continue, with ASIC reassessing financial rules for managed investment schemes amid rising concern for investor losses and in...

In this week's Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses a significant resolution between Cbus and MUFG Retirement Solutions. The resolution settles a dispute over delayed payouts, originated by ASIC allegations of inefficient claims processing against United Super – the trustee of Cbus. The resolution brings promise of reforms, like faster payment times an...

In the latest episode of "Weekly Superannuation News Wrap," Paige Estritori discusses key developments in the Australian superannuation landscape. The podcast delves into proposed regulations by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) aimed at safeguarding retirement savings in the wake of global economic changes. It then covers the government's plan to increase the Super Guarantee C...

In this edition of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, we delve into the advice given by HESTA, a leading superannuation fund. Amid periods of market volatility, prompted by actions such as the introduction of tariffs by US President Trump, the fund is urging members to hesitate before swiftly switching their investments to conservative options like cash. This stance comes as a response to the ob...

In the latest Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori warns that rushing to perceived safer investments like cash during market lows can make investors miss out on recovery gains. Following President Trump's tariff announcement, conservative investments yielded a low return of 1.82%, whilst more diversified investments such as the MySuper Balanced Growth option offered by HESTA and the AS...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori reviews recent developments in the superannuation industry in Australia. A key issue in discussion is the caution advised by HESTA, one of the country's leading superannuation funds, urging members to be wary of hastily switching investments during times of market volatility. This advice is issued in light of recent US ta...

In this podcast, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online presents a weekly superannuation news wrap for Australia dated October 7th, 2025. She discusses the impact of market volatility on super fund investments, noting that reactive decisions during periods of low markets can lead to missed recovery opportunities. This is exemplified by HESTA's 8.0% growth versus 1.82% returns from cash opt...

This episode of the Superannuation News Wrap from Financial Services Online discusses the increasing concern for Australian women's retirement security. According to the AMP Retirement Confidence Pulse report, only 40% of women in the country feel secure about the future, compared with nearly 60% of men. The challenge is fueled by rising living costs, periods out of the workforce, dependence on di...

This week's episode of Financial Services Online's superannuation news discusses the immediate retirement savings crisis faced by Australian women. The Retirement Confidence Pulse study reveals that only 40% of women feel confident about their retirement, starkly contrasting the 60% of men. Economic and societal factors like the gender pay gap and periods of workplace absence due to caregiving con...

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses the latest updates in the Australian superannuation industry. Topics include the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's efforts to enhance transparency in super funds, the increased use of digital tools, such as robo-advice, in financial management, and developing ties between Austr...

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key events in Australia's superannuation landscape during the week of October 3rd, 2025. The episode covers the biggest legislative changes for superannuation, aiming to improve system efficiency and fairness. Positive investment performance is discussed, with SuperFund reporting a 7% yield in...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key news in the Australian financial sector, focusing on Macquarie Group's recent actions following the collapse of the Shield Master Fund. Macquarie Group has offered a monumental $321 million compensation package to 5,800 investors impacted by the fund's collapse. The Australian Securities and Investments Commissio...

On this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, we discuss Macquarie Group's $321 million compensation plan for 5,800 investors affected by the Shield Master Fund's downfall, saving a potential $480 million deficit to investors and halting further legal action by ASIC. However, Macquarie's stocks fell 1.1%. The firm also plans to shift into the home loan market, capturing a 19% share. Addi...