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New NALE rules, AFCA's super powers passed

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2024
... said. "The amendments remove a potential risk to the retirement savings of millions of Australians; and follow ASFA's advocacy based on extensive consultation with industry over several years. "The revised rules acknowledge that large funds are unlikely ...

Industry Super Australia names new chair

ELIZABETH FRY  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2024
... but rejoined three years later as group executive of marketing, corporate relations, stakeholder engagement, policy and advocacy. He was appointed to the chief member officer role just eight months ago, replacing Paul Watson, who resigned from the super ...

GST rebate changes worsens cost of advice: SMSFA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2024
... claim a rebate for the GST component of adviser fees deducted from a member's super account. SMSFA head of policy and advocacy Tracey Scotchbrook said the timing of the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) announcement from last year was unfortunate. Given ...

Higher-for-longer rates dominate adviser conversations

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2024
... boost their income has been the most frequently asked question in the last few months. BT head of financial literacy and advocacy Bryan Ashenden said with Australians living longer than previous generations, it's important to consider clients' income ...

Super Members Council appoints inaugural chair

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 3 JUN 2024
... time is very welcome," said Roxon. "Ann will be a tremendous asset to SMC as it builds on its purpose of member-centred advocacy that works across the full breadth of the Parliament to deliver the best possible retirement opportunities for the millions ...

How much do you need to retire in Australia?

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAY 2024
... need $72,663 per year, while singles require $51,630 annually to experience a comfortable retirement. The superannuation advocacy body said the comfortable retirement standard would allow retirees to maintain "a good standard of living" in their post ...

Farewell TelstraSuper: Largest corporate fund explores merger options

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2024
... late 2025. It said it is "currently in a strong and healthy position," citing positive net member growth, high member advocacy, and a growing retiree cohort.

Brighter Super to close socially responsible options

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 APR 2024
... governance of carbon emissions, across all our investment options," it added. "More generally, we are increasing our advocacy with companies regarding their own contributions in this space. This is a positive step forward for Brighter Super." The fund ...

FSC expands financial advice membership

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 APR 2024
... have this opportunity to appoint directors from the financial advice sector to deepen our engagement and strengthen our advocacy on advice issues." WT Financial Group managing director Keith Cullen and Fortnum Financial Group managing director and group ...

ASFA appoints new policy head

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2024
... Funds of Australia (ASFA) has announced the appointment of James Koval to the newly created role of head of policy and advocacy, effective immediately. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said she was delighted to welcome Koval to the ASFA team. "James' ...