ASFA

Superannuation

ASFA releases retirement standard for nonagenarians

Retirees in their 90s might spend less on average compared to younger retirees but their medical and aged care expenses increase significantly, the ASFA retirement standa...

Superannuation

The buck must stop with super fund CEOs

New survey reveals that super fund CEOs need to accept responsibility for the actions of their officers and executives....

Superannuation

Super fund execs and trustees split on sponsorships

While their members see little value in sporting sponsorships, super fund executives and trustees are split on the issue....

Editorial

How savvy advisers target SMSF clients

Instead of viewing SMSFs as competition to the advice sector, they should be seen as a lucrative market for advisers to tap into, as Tracy Williams explains. ...

Super bodies mostly supportive of FSI recommendations

The superannuation industry has applauded the Financial System Inquiry report’s proposal to tackle income stream barriers and enshrine super goals....

Superannuation

Retirees to feel rising costs sting

Single retirees will need to spend $767 more a year to afford a comfortable retirement, the ASFA Retirement Standard showed....

Superannuation

Strategic intent in ASFA constituional changes

ASFA has changed its constitution to give itself the ability to adjust to change in the superannuation industry....

Superannuation

Move beyond the ‘let’s divest’ headline: AXA

The divestment argument for pension funds is much more nuanced than the oft-quoted easy headline of just ‘let’s divest’ from coal or fossil fuels, a head of responsible i...

Superannuation

Aussie super system incomparable with world

Constant regulatory tinkering means the cost effectiveness of Australia’s superannuation system is still not comparable to the rest of the world, Rice Warner head Michael...