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Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Australians in aged care homes deserve delicious food, and a food icon is on a mission to make it happen.

Leaner AMP hones retirement offering as Australia greys

Leaner AMP hones retirement offering as Australia greys

Leaner AMP hones retirement offering as Australia greys

Leaner AMP hones retirement offering as Australia greys

Australia's growing ranks of retirees present a golden opportunity for a big name in the nation's superannuation to write a new chapter in its turnaround story.

The debt burden stalking Aussies in retirement

The debt burden stalking Aussies in retirement

The debt burden stalking Aussies in retirement

The debt burden stalking Aussies in retirement

More Australians are retiring with hefty mortgages as spiralling home prices delay their entry into the housing market and the trend shows no sign of easing.

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Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

A median growth superannuation fund posted a return of 10.5 per cent last financial year, taking their three-year performance to over 30 per cent.

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

Older Aussies back increased superannuation tax

A survey of older Australians has backed the federal government's push for increased tax on high balances.

Nest eggs on the boil as super guarantee cracks open

Nest eggs on the boil as super guarantee cracks open

Award wages, super contributions and energy bills are rising as a new financial year rings changes for households.

Workers' retirement nest eggs set for super boost

Workers' retirement nest eggs set for super boost

The superannuation guarantee will rise to a targeted 12 per cent after more than a decade of incremental increases.

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ASIC puts super on notice over complaint 'blind spots'

ASIC puts super on notice over complaint 'blind spots'

ASIC puts super on notice over complaint 'blind spots'

ASIC puts super on notice over complaint 'blind spots'

How superannuation funds track and address customer complaints is the next focus of financial watchdog ASIC's bid to whip the scandal-plagued sector into shape.

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

Opposition rules out deal on superannuation tax change

The coalition has signed off on opposing the government's proposal to increase taxes on super balances above $3 million, labelling it unfair.

Super backlash 'doesn't augur well for tax reform'

Super backlash 'doesn't augur well for tax reform'

Super backlash 'doesn't augur well for tax reform'

Super backlash 'doesn't augur well for tax reform'

Treasurer Jim Chalmers has hit back at critics of his proposed superannuation tax changes, as the Greens offer to hold "constructive" discussions.

Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market

Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market

Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market

Fears super tax rise for rich will whack housing market

Slapping taxes on high superannuation balances may be well intended, but the federal government's plan could harbour some pitfalls.

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

Super failings laid bare after 'deep grief, suffering'

The peak body for super funds has apologised after a financial watchdog report revealed delays were rife in paying out death benefits to bereaved families.

Super housing scheme could shave years off home wait

Super housing scheme could shave years off home wait

Super housing scheme could shave years off home wait

Super housing scheme could shave years off home wait

Australians raiding their super balances for housing could boost home ownership but may result in a jump in prices, economists say.

Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds

Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds

Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds

Women lack confidence when it comes to retirement funds

More than 60 per cent of women feel they will be unable to achieve a comfortable retirement compared to 47 per cent of men, a survey has found.

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Super funds to make their investment case in Trump's US

A delegation of Australia's super funds is heading to the US to discuss investment opportunities at a summit where they are set to meet with Trump officials.

Bank of mum and dad could run dry for retirement

Affordability constraints have many turning to the bank of mum and dad but parents have been urged to consider their finances carefully before lending.

Tax on large withdrawals floated to future-proof super

Tax tweaks have been floated to ensure Australia delivers on its newly legislated objective for the super system: delivering income for a dignified retirement.

Cbus-CFMEU bond 'may not be in members' best interest'

A review has cleared the board of a major superannuation fund but suggested substantial improvements after intense scrutiny of CFMEU-linked appointments.

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Changes to super to bolster transparency and quality

Retirees hoping to use their savings will be offered improved transparency and information as the government introduces changes to superannuation.

Regulator wary as super fund appoints union directors

Super fund Cbus has accepted the nominations of three directors put forward by the CFMEU, the union accused of corruption and links to bikie gangs.

Pacific expresses interest in Cook Islands' super deal

A deal will allow Cook Islanders permanently migrating home from Australia to take their nest egg with them, plugging a gap in a pact with New Zealand.

Cbus takes 'complete responsibility' for payout mess

The Cbus chair, who's faced calls to resign after the superannuation fund delayed disability and death payments, says he will ensure it never happens again.

More super for mums, dads as parental leave laws pass

Laws that will boost super on paid parental leave have passed parliament, marking a 'win for parents, win for gender equality and a win for the economy'.

'Inspiring' chief justice announces retirement

The Chief Justice of Victoria Anne Ferguson, who championed change in the courts and worked on high-profile cases, will retire in February 2025.

Aussie nest eggs being drained by dodgy cold-callers

Workers are being warned to be wary of cold callers using dodgy tactics to bait them into switching super products at the detriment of their retirement savings.

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