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Nearly two in five Aussies fear retirement out of reach

Nearly two in five Aussies fear retirement out of reach

A startling number of Australians are worried about their retirement prospects, and many fear they won't be able to retire at all, according to a study.

Super funds plunge billions into fossil fuel companies

Super funds plunge billions into fossil fuel companies

Super funds plunge billions into fossil fuel companies

Super funds plunge billions into fossil fuel companies

Australia's largest super funds are propping up the expansion of coal, oil and gas projects with billions of dollars from workers' retirement savings.

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Retirement home operator finally cashflow positive

Christchurch-based Ryman Healthcare's business has stabilised, the dual-listed retirement village operator's chief executive says.

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Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

Dire warning aged-care costs are a ticking 'time bomb'

A leader of one of Australia's biggest aged-care services has issued a dire warning about under-capacity in the sector as the nation's population grows older.

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

Super giant fined over alleged misleading greenwash ads

A major super fund has been fined for allegedly making misleading online advertisements, claiming it was committed to removing all carbon emission investments.

Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

Treasurer defends $4b hit from super tax backdown

An overhaul of a signature Labor tax plan will cost the budget billions, but the treasurer says it shouldn't be seen in isolation.

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

'Payday super' popular but could challenge small firms

Legislation to align superannuation with payday has been broadly welcomed despite warnings some firms would face a cashflow crunch and compliance headaches.

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Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Top cop's retirement march after 40 years of service

Commissioner Reece Kershaw will be farewelled by Australian Federal Police colleagues and dignitaries on his final day before retirement.

Macquarie to compensate investors in failed Shield fund

Macquarie to compensate investors in failed Shield fund

Macquarie to compensate investors in failed Shield fund

Macquarie to compensate investors in failed Shield fund

Financial services giant Macquarie will reimburse investors $321 million over a failed retirement scheme which magnified concerns over the sector's oversight.

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

Half of Australians anxious about retirement savings

An increasing number of Australians say it would take a miracle for them to retire financially secure, according to multiple surveys.

New crypto platform targets self-managed super funds

New crypto platform targets self-managed super funds

New crypto platform targets self-managed super funds

New crypto platform targets self-managed super funds

OKX, the world's second-largest crypto exchange by trading volume, has rolled out a platform for Australian self-managed super funds.

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Environmentalists target super fund over climate change

Market Forces and other groups say a super fund needs to take a firmer stance against Australian oil and gas companies Woodside and Santos.

Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Retirement finances not so super for Indigenous people

Indigenous people are facing a retirement disadvantage, with 65 per cent dying before reaching the age to access age pensions or superannuation.

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

Aged care food must give residents 'appetite for life'

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.

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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

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.

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

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

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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

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

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

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'

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

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'

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.

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