Super funds finished 2014 on a high note, according to SuperRatings, with the five year median growth rate at eight per cent. ...
Industry super funds’ dominance in the modern award system means higher performing, lower fee funds are being edged out of the market, according to the Financial Services...
APRA has moved to reduce the compliance burden of super funds under its watch by changing a definition and cutting back on heavily-criticised duplication in reporting req...
Super funds’ perpetual push for low fees has overwhelmingly influenced the Financial System Inquiry’s recommendations for the industry, which instead should have been foc...
The superannuation industry has applauded the Financial System Inquiry report’s proposal to tackle income stream barriers and enshrine super goals....
Australian superannuation funds are looking to alternative investments as a means of meeting their members’ growing return expectations, a report shows. ...
Financial services has overtaken mining and manufacturing as Australia’s fastest growing industry, according to a report. ...
FNZ Australia has opened up its wealth management technology solutions to State Street clients. ...
An industry super fund has declared it will oppose reelection of two Commonwealth Bank (CBA) board members at the bank’s annual general meeting tomorrow. ...
Recent regulatory change has seen the role of custodians evolve into the risk management space, as superannuation clients struggle to keep up with their increased reporti...
Westpac has delayed its rate cut forecast, aligning with its peer NAB’s outlook on the likely trajectory for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate....
The government’s adjustment to the Future Fund’s mandate could set a dangerous precedent, warns an economist, raising concerns that it may pave the way for problematic fu...
The proposed reforms have been described as a key step towards delivering better products and retirement experiences for members, with many noting financial advice remain...
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 ...