SUPERANNUATION INDUSTRY

Superannuation

The Government yesterday announced a $55 million bailout package for superannuation fund members caught out over the collapse of Trio Capital, but the package excludes SM...

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Superannuation

Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) investing in collectibles and art are already subject to a strict regulatory regime, making the proposed legislation unnecessary, accordi...

Financial planning

The superannuation industry wants an increase in the superannuation guarantee to 12 per cent, with or without the implementation of a Mineral Resource Rent Tax, according...

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Superannuation

The superannuation industry needs to work together on reform issues or risk the government making decisions for them, Stronger Super chair Paul Costello has warned....

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Tools & guides

Contribution planning above the non-concessional caps is essential for superannuation, but you have to make sure it counts, writes Damian Hearn....

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Editorial

As superannuation fund balances rebuild to levels not seen since before the global financial crisis, Mike Taylor reflects on how little say super fund members have in the...

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Superannuation

Australia's first chair of finance and superannuation has been appointed at the University of Technology Sydney's (UTS) Business School, with Professor Susan Thorp taking...

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Tools & guides

Jeffrey Scott explains transitional relief for superannuation funds and the deductibility of disability benefit premiums....

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Financial planning

The Federal Opposition has declared it will be opposing a compulsory lifting of the superannuation guarantee....

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Superannuation

Industry funds are likely to encounter cost challenges as they seek to implement their advice strategies....

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Financial planning

ASFA calls for nationally mandated data payment standards, with TFN use just the first step....

Superannuation

The financial services industry needs to do more to cater for women nearing or in retirement, although tailored services and products for women are lacking in general, ac...

Financial planning

Australia is still lagging behind international standards when it comes to gender diversity on company boards, according to new research from the Australian Prudential Re...

Superannuation

SMSFs have been confirmed as the largest segment of the superannuation sector, but average balances are still below $500,000....

Financial planning

Craig Dunn’s AMP was the victor in its heated battle to acquire AXA Asia Pacific, leaving National Australia Bank to lick its wounds....

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