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)....

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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....

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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...

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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....

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Editorial

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

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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...

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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 ...

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People & Products

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

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Superannuation

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

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Superannuation

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

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Superannuation

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

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Superannuation

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

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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....

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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....

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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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