December 2025
Advisers ‘mobbed’: Why the super tax frenzy will continue in 2026
Financial advisers have spent the year helping SMSF clients understand complex new tax tiers for balances over $3 million and $10 million.
Diversa protests at new licence conditions for First Guardian failings
The superannuation platform operator is the latest to be stung by regulators for oversight failings related to the collapsed Shield and First Guardian funds.
‘Made more for Australians than anyone’: AusSuper legend retires
Retiring chief investment officer Mark Delaney discusses where markets and returns are heading, the fund’s stunning growth and his best career advice.
Why has my home care bill jumped by 80 per cent?
New aged care funding arrangements have come into effect. There is more money for clinical care but less to cover the cost of living expenses for self-funded retirees.
How to minimise tax for heirs inheriting super
In some cases involving people aged over 65, withdrawing money from super can produce the best outcome.
November 2025
How bridging finance can help downsizers into the right property
With the property market running hot and the ability to move fast a necessity, bridging finance can be a useful tool for downsizers.
How hard is IFM’s Kyle Mangini actually trying?
The infrastructure king of the super investors needs some of that genius that runs in his family.
Should I move $6m in super to term deposits to avoid tax?
A term deposit might feel safe as Labor introduces additional tax on high-balance accounts, but do your homework.
Will AI exposure grow our super nest eggs in the long term?
The best way for super funds to navigate the uncertainty and potential volatility is to be transparent about the risks to our super savings.
October 2025
How registering your SMSF for GST could make you money
Registering your SMSF for GST is a quick process that won’t make you millions, but it means the fund can claim back some expenses. Here’s how to do it.
How to stop your super from going to the wrong people when you die
If you’re in a blended family or have specific concerns, you need to think about a binding death benefit nomination.
The easy way to check you’re being paid the right amount of super
The ATO has substantial powers to investigate the underpayment of super and even penalise employers who do the wrong thing.
Big super execs warned to expect testing on retirement products
A proposal to expand the performance testing regime to include retirement products has drawn criticism from some prominent figures in the industry.
Super wars strike back at AFR Summit
Super was designed to give Australians dignity and independence in retirement – a purpose too important to be subordinated to short-term fiscal or political goals.
Retail super’s rise turns liquidity risk: UniSuper
A veteran of the industry says retail funds are regaining market share as concerns about liquidity grow at some of the nation’s biggest pension providers.
Netwealth’s bailout plea comes after bonuses and mansion-buying
The investment and superannuation platform’s request for help from the federal government has to be a joke.
How is super taxed? The answer is hideously complex
The two new tax rates for people with high super balances proposed last week brings the number of tax rates in the system up to an even 20.
Former MLC exec set to land at $14b Australian Ethical
The investment manager and superannuation fund has hired Anthony Lane as its new chief operating officer.
What the capital gains tax bill on $5m in super might look like
Under the new super tax regime, capital gains will likely be calculated from the proposed start date of July 1, 2026, rather than when an asset was purchased. That will save wealthy investors a lot of money
What to do about the new $3m (and $10m) super tax
SMSF specialists explain who will be most affected by Labor’s rejigged super tax plan and what they can do to prepare for the changes.
For Australian super members, advice is just as valuable as returns
Australians want more from their superannuation funds than just strong investment returns; they also seek valuable advice to help them achieve a comfortable retirement.
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The Baby Boomer wealth surge is upending the entire economy
Booming house prices and equity markets have taken Australian household wealth to a record high. The implications for the economy, politics and investing are huge.
Did Chalmers just Trump the super sector?
Jim Chalmers’ “backflip” on super is nothing like it appears to be. The government just turned a zombie tax budget measure into $1.6 billion.
