Grattan recommends major changes to super ahead of budget

There could be major changes ahead to superannuation taxation and access if budget recommendations by the Grattan Institute are enacted.

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MLC Life Insurance expands focus on insurance in super

MLC Life Insurance has hired Peter Smith as head of business development as the firm focuses on super funds’ insurance offering.

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Extend compulsory super to all self-employed workers: ASFA

An Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia survey has found members overwhelmingly support compulsory superannuation for all self-employed workers, beyond those working in the gig economy.

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Underperforming funds warned to improve member communication

ASIC has issued a warning to trustees of MySuper funds which twice failed the performance test that they need to be more member-centric in their communications.

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Digital check-up offered for SMSF clients

| By Laura Dew |

SMSF software provider BGL Corporate Solutions has announced its software is now integrated with accountantsGPS to offer clients a digital check-up.

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FSC’s roadmap to boost retirement income by $397bn

Policy reforms on how Australians spend their superannuation could boost retirement incomes by $397 billion by 2050, according to research by the Financial Services Council.

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Gig workers miss out on $400m a year in super

Research by Industry Super Australia has found around 275,000 workers could receive, on average, $1,450 in super contributions per annum if the government extended the super guarantee to the gig economy.

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Govt acknowledges stapling impact on insurance

Cbus Super has welcomed the Your Future, Your Super review that acknowledges the importance of access to insurance for workers in hazardous industries.

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How can funds mitigate the risk of illiquid assets?

With more and more superannuation funds opting to hold private market investments, they need to consider the ways they can mitigate the risk of this for members.

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Why super funds must step away from legacy software systems

Following the recent data breach of NGS Super, it’s crucial for superannuation funds to re-evaluate their systems and cyber security measures, according to GBST.

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