The superannuation industry’s fixation on longevity risk could be distracting it from bigger-picture issues, an actuary believes. ...
The post-retirement space is too product-orientated to the detriment of quality advice, a corporate adviser believes....
SPAA has called on the Government to conduct more rigorous accounting regarding the cost that a pension age rise would have on other social security claims....
Industry Super Australia (ISA) has called on the Government to review several aspects of superannuation policy to better cater for the country’s ageing population....
UBS has sold its bond index catalogue to global index and news provider Bloomberg....
APRA has revised six of its superannuation reporting standards after complaints of confusion from key stakeholders....
Australians need to be more proactive about claiming the billions of dollars in unclaimed super currently being held by the ATO, a law firm believes....
The ATO’s new power to dole out alternative penalties such as education programs to SMSF trustees who accidentally breach laws will improve the industry landscape, SPAA b...
High levels of under-insurance are evident in the Australian working population, with the average level of disability insurance at just over 50 per cent of the required t...
The average Australian woman’s superannuation account contains almost half that of her male counterpart, a report has revealed....
Jim Chalmers has defended changes to the Future Fund’s mandate, referring to himself as a “big supporter” of the sovereign wealth fund, amid fierce opposition from the Co...
Demand from institutional investors was the main driver of growth in Australia’s responsible investment (RI) market in 2023, as the industry continued to gain momentum....
In a new review of the country’s largest fund, a research house says it’s well placed to deliver attractive returns despite challenges....
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 ...