SUPER FUNDS

Tools & guides

Martin Breckon outlines the forthcoming changes to TPD insurance in superannuation, including recent amendments to simplify the way funds can determine the deductible pre...

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Superannuation

Declining home ownership rates highlight the importance of Australians taking action to boost their retirement savings sooner, according to REST Industry Super....

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Superannuation

Stronger Super chairman Paul Costello has told delegates at a Financial Services Council/Deloitte lunch the debate around MySuper needs to shift from cost back to quality...

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Financial planning

Two South Australian superannuation funds, Statewide Super and Local Super, have confirmed they are having detailed discussions about a merger....

Financial planning

Russell Investments has improved on transparency around its transition management data to enable investors and super funds to compare their transition history with other ...

Financial planning

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has reminded superannuation trustees of changes to disclosure requirements regarding fund mergers....

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Superannuation

Financial planners have been told they can use rapid advice technology to combat the efforts of industry funds....

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Editorial

The lead-up to financial year end is usually seen as a time of opportunity for financial advisers to revise tax strategies with their clients. Jeff Scott explains why it ...

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People & Products

The Federal Government has recommended Greg Medcraft be appointed the new chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission....

Financial planning

A hedge fund sector roundtable has pinpointed changing trends within Australian institutions....

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Superannuation

Many superannuation funds may not be putting their money where their mouth is when it comes to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues....

Superannuation

Superannuation funds could soon be seen as an alternative source of institutional-grade debt funding, following the decision by UniSuper to invest in Australian commercia...

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Superannuation

Investors should have a good reason to start up a self-managed super fund (SMSF) and have a significant starting balance. Otherwise, they should be in an industry or reta...

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Superannuation

Up to three-quarters of superannuation funds are looking to substantially increase their advice offering over the next three years, while almost a quarter will look to ma...

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Superannuation

The majority of pre-retirees in Australia expect to work longer, while 39 per cent feel they are unlikely to meet their retirement income needs, according to CoreData res...

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