SUPERANNUATION

Financial planning

Superannuation should not be used as a “piggy bank” to solve the housing crisis, industry experts believe, as the Coalition announces plans to let first-home buyers acces...

People & Products

Australian Ethical has teamed up with technology company, DASH Technology, to offer direct to consumer projections for its superannuation members....

Funds management

Cryptocurrency is being embraced by older investors with holdings in self-managed super funds rising by 74% in one year, according to BTC Markets, and the largest client ...

Financial planning

In response to an uptick in adviser questions about the Federal Budget, BT’s technical team have provided explanations for five of their most common queries....

Superannuation

The Self-Managed Superannuation Fund Association deputy chief executive, Peter Burgess, has laid out exactly what changes advisers should be paying attention to in the SM...

Superannuation

BT has cleared up recent changes to the work test, confirming that it will no longer be required for non-concessional, bring forward non-concessional and small business c...

Superannuation

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has urged the Federal Government to use International Women’s Day as an opportunity to extend superannuation to...

Superannuation

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is consulting with industry on plans to expand the breadth and granularity of the superannuation data it publishes....

Superannuation

Pushing matters such as superannuation for housing detracted the Government from serious financial issues during the pandemic, according to Stephen Jones. ...

Financial planning

Member engagement and age are two factors which could be considered in future iterations of the superannuation performance test, according to the Association of Superannu...

Superannuation

The voluntary super contributions jumped almost 30% due to a greater engagement with super during the COVID pandemic....

Superannuation

The prudential regulator has published its annual MySuper heatmap along with the first Choice heatmap....

Superannuation

Despite strong equity markets, members with significant exposure to cash will continue to see challenges, according to SuperRatings....

Superannuation

The prospect of regulatory changes is impacting peace of mind for many Australians either heading towards or in retirement, according to Investment Trends....

Superannuation

Women looking to move into investment management are finding opportunities at super funds which are moving their asset management in-house....

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