ASFA

Policy & Regulation

ASFA has urged the Government to use the Budget to deliver tax concessions to make super a more attractive option for low-income earners....

Superannuation

ASFA backs stronger test of independence and training for SMSF auditors....

Financial planning

The global financial crisis failed to panic most Australian superannuation fund members, with few feeling the need to change funds....

Financial planning

ASFA joins with IFSA in questioning the validity of APRA fund-level data....

Financial planning

ASFA has called for the Government and regulators to mandate data standards and provide a stable policy platform that will support investment in systems and processes....

Financial planning

ASFA has pointed to the additional $10 billion a year being paid into superannuation accounts - on top of the 9 per cent super guarantee - as evidence that workers are pr...

Financial planning

ASFA has supported amendment proposals made by the Government around borrowing in super arrangements....

Financial planning

ASFA has warned that complex super products cannot be adequately explained within six pages....

Financial planning

The Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law, Chris Bowen, confirms moves to streamline long-term superannuation disclosure requirements....

Financial planning

AustralianSuper’s Ian Silk has retired from the Australian Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) board of directors....

Financial planning

In response to the latest Intergenerational Report, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (A...

Financial planning

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has urged transition to a mandatory superannuation forecasting regime, arguing a voluntary approach has proven ineffe...

Financial planning

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) and the Finance Sector Union (FSU) have welcomed the...

Financial planning

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has warned the Government it needs to ensure it does not unnecessarily disadvantage companies providing super clearin...

Financial planning

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has called on the Federal Government to increase the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) to 12 per cent....

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