Australia is heading for a “train wreck” unless it acts to address poor savings habits, according to the results of a report prepared by Canberra-based economic forecasti...

The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAA) and CPA Australia (CPAA) have urged the Federal Government to bring the superannuation treatment of self employed people in ...

The Commonwealth Bank is anticipating the growth in its wealth management division to exceed that within its traditional banking divisions going forward, providing justif...

The Federal Government’s push to reduce the superannuation surcharge and expand government co-contributions bore fruit as the Senate passed both measures yesterday after ...

The sad truth is that many clients will not be able to retire when they want to. Mike Taylor reports....

The Australian Labor Party (ALP) has emerged as the only major critic of the superannuation deal struck between the Government and the Australian Democrats to introduce a...

Self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are gaining popularity as members choose to DIY rather than entrust super fund trustees with their retirement savings, according...

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has done an about face, welcoming Senator Helen Coonan’s reassurance of the Federal Government’s commitment to...

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) yesterday welcomed the Federal Government’s renewed commitment of introducing its superannuation choice and portability policies....

The total value of Australia’s superannuation assets has declined for the second consecutive quarter, as the ongoing uncertainty in the world’s investment markets continu...

Two of the financial services industry’s most influential lobby groups have joined forces to call on the Government to cut taxes on superannuation contributions in order ...

Older Australians are putting aside less private cash savings for retirement and running into more debt in their pre-retirement years, leaving the nation in a tenuous pos...

One of the most watched issues in financial services has been member investment and funds choice when it comes to superannuation funds....

The Senate Select Committee on Superannuation has reported its findings stating that the current system for taxing transfers from foreign superannuation was too heavy and...