superannuation sector

Superannuation

Superannuation funds will pay $180.9 million in levies over 2012-13, including $121.5 million to fund the implementation of SuperStream, according to APRA....

Expert Analysis

The critics of the fees and charges exacted by Australian superannuation funds inevitably overlook the costs entailed in delivering a quality product. ...

Superannuation

Industry has warned the Government that the costs of tinkering with superannuation could far outweigh the benefits....

SMSF

The SMSF Association has made a raft of proposals in a pre-budget submission to reduce red tape issues in super....

SMSF

The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia has responded to the budget, reporting some small wins and big losses that affect the ability of Australians to adequatel...

Financial advice

APRA warns against adopting a too simplistic analysis of super costs and fees....

Financial advice

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...

Financial advice

The FSI interim report questions sustainable of super policy settings and restoration of the general prohibition of direct leverage in super....

Financial advice

The Financial Systems Inquiry interim report has pointed to high super fees and has canvassed auctions for obtaining default fund status....

Financial advice

ASFA calls on the Government to complete the delivery of the AML/CTF regime and lift the burden on financial institutions....

Financial advice

FSC chief executive John Brogden claims the default funds regime unjustifiably favours particular funds....

Financial advice

Amid continuing criticism of both APRA and ASIC over their handling of the collapse of Trio Capital, the Government has released a public consultation paper dealing with ...

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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....

10 hours 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...

10 hours 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...

12 hours ago