Superannuation News Wrap

This week's edition of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap delves into the significant provisions in the proposed Superannuation Reform Bill, its impact on self-managed super funds and the industry at large, and the rise in voluntary contributions in Australian super funds. The superannuation guarantee rate set to increase to 12% by 2025 is also discussed, stressing its potential benefit for retir...

This episode of Financial Services Online's Superannuation News Wrap with Paige Estritori discusses the current issues and trends in the Australian superannuation industry. The key topics include a strong growth in the superannuation sector due to increased contributions and market performance. It also covers the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's (APRA) regulatory efforts to ensure resp...

In this edition of Financial Services Online's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses several key updates in the Australian superannuation industry. Topics include the federal government's proposed changes to increase the superannuation guarantee from 9.5% to 10% starting July, aimed at ensuring sustainable superannuation funds for retirees. Additionally, major superannuat...

This episode of the Superannuation News Wrap, presented by Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online, covers recent trends and changes in the Australian super fund landscape. Topics include the ongoing consolidation of the superannuation industry, new enhanced risk management standards by APRA, and the increase in contribution caps starting 1st July. Also discussed is a class action lawsuit h...

In the latest episode of the Superannuation round-up, host Paige Estritori discusses the recent changes in Australia's Superannuation industry. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has introduced new regulations aiming to boost accountability and transparency in the Super industry. A recent report suggests that Australians could significantly boosts their Super savings by consolid...

On this episode of the 'Weekly Superannuation News Wrap,' Paige Estritori discusses crucial updates from Australia's superannuation industry. Highlights include the government's plan to increase the Superannuation Guarantee to 12%, set to rollout in July 2026. The episode also spotlights an uptick in Self-Managed Super Funds, indicating a shift in personal retirement planning. However, the increas...

In this episode, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online unpacks recent superannuation developments. New government regulations will alter fund payouts after a depositor's death, prompting retirees to revisit their financial strategies. The Superannuation Guarantee reveals plans to increase the contribution rate from 10% to 12%, affecting employer budgets starting July 2026. A surprising numb...

In this week's Financial Services Online podcast, host Paige Estritori discusses key updates in Australian Superannuation. She covers significant legislative changes aimed at aligning the industry with consumer interests, potentially heralding a more transparent and accountable sector. She also notes an increasing trend of Australians becoming more conscious of their super funds' investments, with...

On this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, hosted by Paige Estritori, important updates in Australian superannuation are discussed. Notably, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has imposed efficiency measures expected to increase industry competitiveness and member value. Additionally, voluntary superannuation contributions have been rising, particularly among 25 to...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori covers several notable developments in the Australian retirement finance landscape. Topics include a proposed transparency reform within the superannuation system, the announcement of an impressive 7% returns for fund management giant SecureFuture. She also discusses a crucial policy affecting Australians in their mid-50s, the...

This week on the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, we delve into key updates from Australia's superannuation industry, including the revised legislation that expands the Superannuation Guarantee from 9.5% to 12%. This significant change is forecasted to boost super balances for Australian workers. In the fintech sector, innovations are increasing accessibility and efficiency, with Financial Service...

On the 'Weekly Superannuation News Wrap' by Financial Services Online, key topics covered include new government regulation capping superannuation administration fees, growing concerns about superannuation underinsurance, and the increase in 'green' investments in superannuation funds. The report highlights findings that many retirees are conservative in using their super, which can be risky given...

In this week's episode, Paige Estritori presents significant movements in the Australian superannuation scene. The federal government plans to raise the superannuation guarantee to 10.5% from July, promising a boost to workers' retirement savings. Meanwhile, Victoria's government pilots a scheme allowing self-managed superannuation funds to invest in regional infrastructure projects, diversifying...

This week's superannuation update with Paige Estritori addresses a range of topics. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority's recent forecast reports on forthcoming superannuation guarantee rate hikes, which will gradually boost employer's contributions up to 12% by July 2025, thereby augmenting retirement savings whilst potentially impacting take-home pay. The Australian Securities and Inv...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key developments in the Australian superannuation sector. Notable topics include the recently announced reforms by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission aimed at strengthening the superannuation industry through increased consumer protection and transparency. She also reviews the latest league table ran...

In this episode of Financial Services Online's Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori delves into the latest policy changes, corporate activity, regulatory updates, tech advancements, and financial market insights in Australia's superannuation industry. Significant shifts are expected from the recent policy changes and regulatory shake-ups. There's increasing corporate activity with a su...

In this week's Superannuation News Wrap by Financial Services Online, significant superannuation developments were discussed around Australia. Highlights include the passage of a controversial law in Sydney mandating full audits on super funds, contributing to an ongoing debate about transparency in the industry. Western Australia's mining boom was considered a boon for super funds tied to the sec...

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online discusses important trends in the superannuation market, potential legislative changes to the Superannuation Guarantee, advancements in digital customer service in the industry, and a growing trend towards community development through super funds. The show particularly emphasizes the importance of...

In this week's podcast of "Superannuation News Wrap," host Paige Estritori discusses the recent government reforms impacting Australia's superannuation industry. The intent behind these reforms is to create a more efficient and accountable superannuation system that is more focused on member benefits, potentially increasing returns at retirement. Further, many Australian super funds have reported...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap with Paige Estritori of Financial Services Online, key topics focused on potential restructuring of tax allowances for super funds, a notable surge in cyber-attacks on Superfunds necessitating stronger security measures, and the emerging trend of incorporating ethical, green investments in Superfunds. Additional insights revealed an inc...

This week's "Superannuation News Wrap" by Financial Services Online reports on significant trends in Australia's superannuation industry. New legislation aimed at increased transparency and accountability in the industry has been introduced, reflecting the governments commitment to strengthening the confidence of the workforce. The show also covers recent restrictions by the Australian Tax Office...

In this week's episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, we discussed the Reserve Bank of Australia's continued commitment to maintaining low interest rates, resulting in a rise in voluntary superannuation contributions. The possibility of changes in superannuation contribution caps was explored following signals from Federal Treasurer John Doe of potential new legislation. Noteworthy was th...

In this week's episode of Financial Services Online's Superannuation News Wrap, host Paige Estritori covers key events and trends in Australia's superannuation industry. Important topics include government policy changes aimed at increasing transparency in the use of super funds and predictions of returning upswings in the market after last year's losses. On the legal front, they discuss a high-pr...

In this week's episode, host Paige Estritori covers key discussions surrounding Australia's superannuation industry. Highlights include new legislations aiming to increase transparency in fee structures and competitiveness among super funds; Sydney-based super funds investing in domestic infrastructure, thus boosting the national economy and providing steady returns; the upward trend in super fund...

In this week's episode, we discuss major legislative changes to Australia's superannification system with a promise from the Federal Government for a more transparent and fairer system. Despite a market downturn, the sector remains resilient with the country's largest fund, Australian Super, seeing long-term returns increase. However, a surge in superannification scams have targetted Australians w...