With recent findings pointing to a slip in Australia’s global retirement ranking, ASFA has affirmed the need to address continued gaps in local retirement income adequacy...
The industry body is aiming to make Australia’s super sector “impenetrable for criminals” by developing safeguards against financial crime....
The Superannuation (Objective) Bill, which was to be finalised this week in the Senate, was sidelined on Tuesday (10 September), raising concerns in the industry that it ...
Three superannuation bodies have written to the government to address a legal loophole that allows family violence perpetrators to claim their victim’s super....
The FSC is pushing for the government to enshrine the objective of super in law ahead of the next election in response to the growing “politicisation” of the sector....
The amount needed to fund a comfortable retirement has hit a new record high, having climbed 3.3 per cent over the last 12 months....
The industry body has argued for the “right balance” to be struck when it comes to the large amounts of members’ savings set aside to meet regulatory requirements....
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has appointed a new director representing industry funds, among a number of other appointments in recent months....
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has tapped an experienced public policy executive as head of policy and advocacy....
The budget needed to fund a comfortable retirement has increased to more than $70,000 in the December quarter amid high insurance, food, and electricity prices, according...
While the super sector has faced criticism over the modest take-up and development of retirement products, ASFA said this may relate to a lack of demand rather than a lac...
In their pre-budget submissions, the Super Members Council and Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia have proposed reform to bring equity issues in superannuat...
From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...
Super director remuneration ...
No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...