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Treasury gives Tranche 2 reform package preview

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2024
... government is developing exposure draft legislation for public consultation based on these announced parameters." Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty said the lobby group is pleased to see that creation of ...

Objective of super enshrined in law

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2024
... settings and reinforces the strong system fundamentals needed to successfully evolve the system." Reinforcing this, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty said: "Australians need to know their superannuation is ...

Super funds set renewables targets

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2024
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has welcomed the decision at a recent Treasury investor roundtable to progress work towards encouraging greater investment in Australia's renewables transition. The roundtable was for the Net ...

Australians satisfied with super performance: ASFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
New research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) finds most Australians are satisfied with the returns their super fund is delivering, with only 6% deeming their fund's performance poor. Surveying 1500 adults across ...

ASIC flags 'consistently weak' claims processes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... where they have a high number of claims or extensive delays in handling, the letter read. Appearing at the annual Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia conference, ASIC commissioner Simone Constant said she had chosen to write to trustees ...

Chalmers unveils new superannuation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... new reforms the government will be rolling out for Australia's superannuation system. Speaking at the annual Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) conference, Chalmers gave an address laying out the reforms, which focus on improving ...

Super lobbies call for death benefit reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
The chief executives of the Super Members Council (SMC) and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) have told the senate economics committee that Australians deserve better outcomes from their super funds, but said reforms are needed. ...

Cole puts funds on notice as expenditure data is revealed

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 OCT 2024
... exception. There is no room for cynicism in this important task." Balanced view on marketing expenses needed: ASFA Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said while this level of transparency is "unique" ...

Delaying DBFO imposes 'generational' consequences

MATTHEW WAI  |  THURSDAY, 24 OCT 2024
... continued. "Australians have made it clear. They want these changes, and they want them now more than ever." The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) also wants to see the reforms passed swiftly, with the legislation to also benefit ...

Shifting retirement intentions require super rule change: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2024
... remain in the workforce for longer, with the association calling for super rules to be changed in response. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) surveyed 1500 Australians across varying age groups and found there is "no typical ...