Mon, 14th Apr 2025

In this episode, Paige Estritori from Financial Services Online discusses several key issues affecting Australian superannuation. The Super Members Council proposes expanding the Fair Entitlements Guarantee to include unpaid superannuation contributions, potentially benefitting 2.8 million workers. Meanwhile, market volatility, due to President Trump's new tariffs, leads to significant losses, triggering discussions on financial planning among Millennials and older Australians. Alongside this, recent cyber-attacks on AustralianSuper and Hostplus highlight the need for stronger cybersecurity systems and stricter regulations by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. Broadly, Trump's tariffs have induced market upheavals globally, affecting Australias ASX 200 and superannuation. Trade-offs include possible lower interest rates by the Reserve Bank and potential property price inflation due to cheaper Asian imports. Tune in to keep abreast with crucial superannuation updates.n