SUPERANNUATION

Superannuation

The outperformance of industry super funds over the bank-owned ones is driven by culture and investment philosophy, according to Industry Super Australia (ISA)....

Superannuation

A strong September quarter for listed share markets has resulted in a solid quarter for median growth super funds that gained 3.1 per cent, according to Chant West....

Financial planning

Women had a lower risk tolerance in their investment portfolio and did not change asset allocations as much as males, which could be a factor in their lower super balance...

Superannuation

Federal Treasurer, Scott Morrison, has released the third tranche of the super reforms, saying it would be introduced into Parliament before the end of the year....

Editorial

Mike Taylor writes that the Productivity Commission’s consideration of alternative default models represents the real superannuation idealogical battleground....

Tools & guides

It is an exciting time for advisers as they help guide their clients through the complex maze of super to achieve their desired retirement goals, Catherine Chivers writes...

Superannuation

The SMSF Association has welcomed the ATO’s clarification on the consequences for SMSFs with LRBAs not on arm’s length terms, and stressed the need for clients to attain ...

People & Products

The South Australian Labor Government has appointed a former state and federal Labor Parliamentarian as the presiding member of Super SA....

Superannuation

Property developer, LT Management, has been slapped with a $10,800 infringement notice for false representations that establishing an SMSF would be free. ...

Superannuation

Many big name superannuation funds are running highly visible advertising campaigns but reporting zero expenditure to the regulator. ...

Superannuation

New analysis from Willis Towers Watson suggests the young are subsidising the old because of insurance design within some superannuation fund offerings. ...

Superannuation

Australians believe they should have the right to know where their superannuation is invested, according to Market Forces' study. ...

Superannuation

It is ironic that some of the “wealthy bleaters” who have been voicing their opinion on super will now lose out under the new changes, Rice Warner believes....

Superannuation

Australians would need to ask themselves if $1.6 million would provide an adequate retirement income to sustain a comfortable lifestyle, according to Milliman....

Life/Risk

The underinsurance gap in Australia can be helped through technology innovation, enhanced member engagement, and creative thinking by super funds, Rice Warner believes....

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