government and regulation

Superannuation

The 25 per cent drawdown relief for account-based pensions has been extended to the 2012-2013 financial year, in a move the Government says will benefit around 125,000 se...

Superannuation

In a submission to the Government, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has emphasised the importance of safeguarding member privacy when it comes to the u...

Superannuation

The Industry Superannuation Network (ISN) has welcomed the reforms contained in the second tranche of the Government's Future of Financial Advice (FOFA) reforms, tabled i...

Superannuation

Superannuation trustees need to get their houses in order now if they are going to cope with the onset of the Stronger Super regulatory regime, according to IQ Business G...

Superannuation

Russell Investments has joined the Industry Funds Forum (IFF) eRollover Hub to improve its back office efficiency in preparation for the SuperStream regulations....

Superannuation

Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Bill Shorten stressed the importance of not taking legislation to Parliament before an industry consensus has been form...

Superannuation

A panel of superannuation board chairs has raised concerns about the possibility of MySuper and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) standards stifling i...

Superannuation

Federal Government inertia in building infrastructure is stifling opportunities to take advantage of the commodities and investment cycle, according to ANZ Bank chief eco...

Superannuation

The Opposition has indicated that a Coalition Government will not seek to repeal the increase in the superannuation guarantee from 9 to 12 per cent....

Superannuation

The consolidation in the superannuation industry could see the number of APRA-regulated funds shrink by almost 50 per cent in the next five years, according to ASFA chief...

Superannuation

The Government's move to remove tax disincentives for private investors in infrastructure will make for "more certain investment for superannuation funds", according to F...

Superannuation

The Affiliation of Superannuation Practitioners (ASP) has announced the successful launch of its electronic rollover pilot program, reducing the amount of time members' m...

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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. ...

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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 ...

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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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