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Industry reacts to Federal Budget

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024
... release, it has been generally well received by those in the financial services industry. Superannuation measures The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) welcomed measures to further strengthen and improve equality in Australia's ...

Budget 2024: Government heeds industry calls to better support women

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... balance for those aged 60 to 64 is $211,996 for males and $158,806 for females, according to November 2023 data from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Other measures announced include investing $56.1 million over four years ...

Wholesale investor test reform has several ramifications: SIAA

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
... product," Huckel said. SIAA further highlighted implications for equity capital raising if the tests alter. Yesterday, the association drew up its submission to the inquiry and will shortly publish it once its committee signs off. "We support the Quality ...

Advisers urgently call on Treasury to recognise degrees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2024
Investment and financial advisers are coming together to pressure the federal government more than ever to make the profession more sustainable by being flexible in recognising more degrees, the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association (SIAA) ...

Super for housing 'economically reckless': SMC

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2024
... would lead to an even greater property price surge and cost future taxpayers billions in higher pension costs. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said it was disappointed to see the superannuation system being treated as a "political ...

ASFA appoints new policy head

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2024
The Association of Superannuation 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 ...

Aware Super chair named governor-general

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2024
... system, particularly for women." Aware Super said it has now commenced the search for a new independent chair. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) also welcomed Mostyn's appointment to the new role. "I congratulate Samantha ...

Raiding super can worsen housing affordability: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 25 MAR 2024
... solve the affordable housing crisis and would potentially lead to higher property prices, a new analysis from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) shows. The association said that "raiding" retirement savings to enter the property ...

Brighter Super signs David Koch as ambassador

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 MAR 2024
... Club. He also chairs Pinstripe Media, a content creation company he founded in 2005. In 2018, Koch partnered with the Association of Financial Advisers - now Financial Advice Association Australia - on a consumer event promoting the value of financial ...

Taskforce suggests aged care funding be based on personal wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... financial products that enable older people to use their wealth in retirement and in support of aged care costs. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the taskforce's recommendations are fair and equitable, adding it is ...