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Treasurer Jim Chalmers has announced a suite of new reforms as the government doubles down on its focus on strengthening retirement outcomes. ...

Superannuation

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...

Superannuation

The industry body is aiming to make Australia’s super sector “impenetrable for criminals” by developing safeguards against financial crime....

Superannuation

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 ...

Superannuation

Three superannuation bodies have written to the government to address a legal loophole that allows family violence perpetrators to claim their victim’s super....

Superannuation

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....

Post retirement

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....

Superannuation

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....

People and Products

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has appointed a new director representing industry funds, among a number of other appointments in recent months....

People and Products

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has tapped an experienced public policy executive as head of policy and advocacy....

Superannuation

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...

Superannuation

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...

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

11 months ago
Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

11 months 1 week ago

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...

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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....

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In a new review of the country’s largest fund, a research house says it’s well placed to deliver attractive returns despite challenges....

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