The latest IUS/Super Review Super Outlook survey has provided the newly-elected Labor Government with every reason to stick with one of its key financial services policy ...
Despite their similar objectives, it is rare to get the leaders of the key superannuation industry organisations presenting at the same forum, but CMSF 2008 has emerged a...
If one factor will influence discussion at CMSF 2008 it will be the sub-prime crisis and how this has impacted investment returns....
Liquidity has never been a major issue for Australian superannuation funds, but the sub-prime crisis and its implications have given rise to questions on this issue....
The Conference of Major Superannuation Funds is shaping as one of the most significant events of 2008, representing the first industry-specific forum at which the newly-e...
The Australian equity market will lag global returns over the coming 12-18 months, according to James Falkiner, chief executive officer, of Australian-based equities spec...
The market volatility that has marked the beginning of 2008 appears to have signalled an end to short-termism as superannuation funds embrace the fundamentals....
Insurance offerings continue to be one of the key points of difference between superannuation funds and, as Damon Taylor reports, this will continue to be the case as fun...
Improvements to product design, better communication and greater flexibility have seen CARE Super and ING Corporate Super climb to the top of the Heron Quality Star Ratin...
The Government’s opening super-related initiative is the First Home Saver Account but according to Mercer the amount of time and work involved in establishing such arrang...
He may have departed as Federal Treasurer, but Peter Costello will be pleased to know that he has left a substantial legacy with respect to superannuation....
Attitudes seem to be changing in the superannuation industry as to whether financial planners can offer appropriate advice when remunerated by commissions....
The succession dilemma is more than just a matter of commitments.This isn’t simply about younger vs. older advisers. It’...
Significant ethical issues there. If a relationship is in the process of breaking down then both parties are likely to b...
It's not licensees not putting them on, it's small businesses (that are licensed) that cannot afford to put them on. The...