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Retirees will need to re-think their retirement plans as the Federal Government tweaked the Centrelink legislation relating to extending the current deeming rules to incl...

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Delaying plans to increase the SG beyond 9.5 per cent until 2021 amounts to “wilful sabotage” of the super system, former Prime Minister, Paul Keating claims....

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A centre-left think tank issued a report saying mandating independent directors on not-for-profit industry superannuation funds does not guarantee improved fund performan...

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The FSC has ramped up its campaign to have the Government change the default fund selection regime....

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Cormann warns that a consequence of rejecting the Government’s FOFA amendments could be industry funds being roped-in to opt-in and fee disclosure....

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The ATO has reminded employers they will need to up their compulsory minimum superannuation payments on behalf of employees to 9.5 per cent from 1 July....

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The Minister for Employment, Senator Eric Abetz, has acknowledged the possibility the FWC’s default fund processes might force some MySuper closures....

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Specialist superannuation lawyer Noel Davis has argued the Government should consider legislating against lump sums and in favour of the taking of pensions....

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AVCAL has welcomed the Government’s announcement it will be deferring implementation of the portfolio holdings disclosure regime for 12 months....

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The Institute of Public Accountants has urged the removal of the work test for those aged over 65....

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The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of an incentivised capital recycling model to invest in inf...

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Industry Super Australia wants the Fair Work Commission to ignore the Abbott Government’s likely changes to the default funds under modern awards regime. ...

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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. ...

1 year 3 months ago
Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

1 year 3 months ago
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 ...

1 year 3 months ago

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has warned that significant liquidity pressures could arise in the superannuation sector if multiple risks materialise at once, potent...

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UniSuper’s investment strategy in decarbonisation remains firmly rooted in economic viability rather than political shifts, according to its chief investment officer....

4 hours ago

The $91 billion fund has doubled down on its data security, alongside enhancing its investment strategy, with two key appointments....

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