Thu, 13th Mar 2025

In this episode of the Weekly Superannuation News Wrap, Paige Estritori discusses key happenings in the Australian superannuation landscape. Topics range from ASIC's legal action against AustralianSuper for alleged delays in death benefit claims to transformative trends in Australian investment advice driven by technological and regulatory reforms. Also highlighted is the recommended inclusion of financial advisers in ATO Portal Access which aims to strengthen the accuracy of advice provided. A shocking gender gap in retirement preparedness is underlined, bringing attention to the need for improved financial literacy, tailored advice, and strategies like catch-up contributions. The episode concludes with a crisis in the childcare sector which re-ignites calls for universal access to publicly funded early childhood education. These stories emphasise the importance of staying informed for a more secure financial future.n