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Superannuation

Greater flexibility and freedoms within governance structures will allow superannuation funds to respond quicker and more effectively in unexpected times, according to St...

Superannuation

Superannuation funds believe that while they may not be ultimately responsible for frauds committed under the Government’s hardship early release scheme their members wil...

Superannuation

Smaller superannuation funds should be considering mergers or heading for the exit, according to a new report which suggests Australia’s optimal number of funds is 15, do...

Insurance

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed the Government’s recognition of members’ insurance decisions in successor fund transfers. ...

Financial advice

Advice ‘modules’ will help members to seek advice as going through a full comprehensive advice process for superannuation members for the first time is throwing them in t...

Superannuation

Sunsuper, Hostplus and REST have paid members eligible for the early access to super less than the average payment of $7,629. ...

Superannuation

Superannuation funds with direct investment options require shares to be sold before monies can be transferred to member bank accounts, according to Hostplus. ...

Superannuation

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed the deferral of the Royal Commission implementation which will allow the super industry to focus on earl...

Superannuation

Super funds that demonstrate humanity, transparency, and relevance in communication during the COVID-19 pandemic will build reputational resilience, according to NGS Supe...

Superannuation

Rising unemployment, fall in wages, cuts and delays to dividends could put more pressure on superannuation funds’ investible flows, according to Crestone Wealth Managemen...

Financial advice

Answers delivered to a key Parliamentary Committee have revealed just what superannuation fund members pay for both comprehensive and intra-fund advice. ...

Funds management

Major consultancy Willis Towers Watson is arguing that super funds should be revaluing their unlisted assets more frequently to deal with the current volatility. ...

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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 ...

11 months 1 week 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 ...

11 months 1 week ago

Westpac has delayed its rate cut forecast, aligning with its peer NAB’s outlook on the likely trajectory for the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate....

1 hour ago

The government’s adjustment to the Future Fund’s mandate could set a dangerous precedent, warns an economist, raising concerns that it may pave the way for problematic fu...

21 minutes 11 seconds ago

The proposed reforms have been described as a key step towards delivering better products and retirement experiences for members, with many noting financial advice remain...

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