5+ day, 6+ hour ago   (344+ words) The Australian superannuation system is widely regarded as one of the best in the world but how do retirement savings compare to United States’ 401ks? Research by iSelect has compared the median savings of the Australian superannuation members versus those who…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (457+ words) The growth of AustralianSuper and Australian Retirement Trust has seen both funds sit in the global top 20 pension funds for the first time, according to the annual Thinking Ahead Institute ranking. The annual Global Top 300 Pension Funds report from the…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (437+ words) Over a third of Australians are intending to retire with over $1.25 million in their super, according to MLC. Another third (34 per cent) between $751,000 and $1.2 million and the final proportion (31 per cent) would like up to $750,000. The $1.2 million sum was described by…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (538+ words) A sharp rise in downsizer contributions across Victoria and New South Wales has helped push contributions among HESTA members above $100 million for the first time. Downsizer contributions reached $109.6 million in the 2026 financial year, representing a 25 per cent increase on the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (526+ words) Parents of teenagers are considerably less confident discussing how superannuation is invested and grows than explaining where contributions come from, with new research also identifying a sizeable confidence gap between mothers and fathers. Research commissioned by Rest found 76 per cent…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (511+ words) Australians withdrew $817.6 million from their superannuation to cover dental treatment in 2024–25, with new analysis warning the long-term cost of accessing retirement savings early could substantially exceed the amount taken out. ATO data cited by financial broker Savvy showed dental treatment…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (442+ words) Superannuation funds have made a measured start to FY27 after mixed global markets delivered subdued returns in July, although stronger share market performance this month has already lifted gains for the new financial year. The latest Chant West data has shown…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (482+ words) Image provided by FAAA Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services Daniel Mulino is set to announce a package of reforms aimed at strengthening consumer protections and bolstering the resilience of Australia’s superannuation and financial system when he addresses the…...