Superannuation funds have thrown their support behind the QAR reforms but want a “clear statement” that they will not be required to check all member SOAs....
QAR lead Michelle Levy says there are conflicts between a super fund acting as a trustee and providing advice....
The QAR lead has argued that super funds should help retirees purchase a home, noting that this would be more beneficial than receiving a pension....
Super funds suffered the second-largest exodus of advisers last year amid the government’s decision to allow funds to expand their advisory powers....
A survey of over 2,200 consumers has highlighted the significant number of Australians seeking to pay for advice through their superannuation, as the government looks to ...
In its submission to Treasury, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has said the government’s proposed fee provisions are “too narrow” to be effective....
Coming to the end of 2023, Super Review looks back on what marked a busy year for the industry, including a number of noteworthy consultations and legislation. ...
Australian superannuation funds have welcomed the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms as a “big win” to provide expanded advice services, including the ability t...
The government’s first consultation on its Delivering Better Financial Outcomes reforms includes clarification for super funds around paying for financial advice through ...
According to Insignia CEO, Renato Mota, opening the advice arena to super funds alongside technological advances, can help a largely underserved “middle Australian” popul...
The $75 billion fund has told Super Review of a 25 per cent increase in use of its digital advice tools in the last financial year and has further boosted these internal ...
With a loss of some 5.3 per cent in the calendar year to date, the superannuation fund model has been seeing the greatest adviser losses of all the advice models. ...
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 ...