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...

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People & Products

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

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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 ...

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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....

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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....

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Superannuation

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

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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...

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Superannuation

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

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Superannuation

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

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Superannuation

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

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Superannuation

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

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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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