EPISODE · Jul 18, 2025
Sat, 19th Jul 2025
from Superannuation News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
In this week's update, Financial Services Online discusses the backlash over AustralianSuper's investment of $395 million in Whitehaven Coal, contradicting its net zero emissions pledge. The Super Members Council is pushing for digitization of the super fund death benefits nomination process to reduce processing times. There's also an urgent call for initiation of payday superannuation legislation, as unpaid superannuation bills amount to a significant $5.7 billion. Despite this, Industry Fund Services has successfully recovered a record $226 million in unpaid superannuation in fiscal year 2024-25. Regulatory authorities and industry experts are urged to prioritize improvements in the superannuation sector, particularly concerning retirement outcomes.
What this episode covers
In this week's update, Financial Services Online discusses the backlash over AustralianSuper's investment of $395 million in Whitehaven Coal, contradicting its net zero emissions pledge. The Super Members Council is pushing for digitization of the super fund death benefits nomination process to reduce processing times. There's also an urgent call for initiation of payday superannuation legislation, as unpaid superannuation bills amount to a significant $5.7 billion. Despite this, Industry Fund Services has successfully recovered a record $226 million in unpaid superannuation in fiscal year 2024-25. Regulatory authorities and industry experts are urged to prioritize improvements in the superannuation sector, particularly concerning retirement outcomes.
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