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The new government: what it means

Higher child care rebates, a superannuation-based 'first home owner' account and superannuation guarantee creeping up to 15 per cent are just some of the Labor party policies that could become law under the new government. Colonial First State, one ...

ASFA launches three-part super plan

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2007
Soft compulsion, increased advice and standardised investment options would be the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia's (ASFA) key goals in the near future, according to chief executive Pauline Vamos. Speaking at the opening day of the ...

Super contributions jump 42 pct to $114b

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2007
SimplerSuper has put a rocket underneath total contributions flows with analysts suggesting total inflows could reach $114 billion this year, up a staggering 42 per cent from last year. Ross Clare, director of research for the Association of Super Funds ...

QSuper hits $20b in quick time

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2006
QSuper has hit the magic $20 billion mark for funds under management, putting on the last $5 billion in just the last 17 months. Just 17 months after the fund celebrated 15 years of operation and $15 billion in fund for its 450,000 members, QSuper executive ...

Govt recommends 3 per cent super top-up for under 40s

... was disappointed that the report dismissed his proposal to allow Gen X and Gen Y to access part of their voluntary contribution for a home deposit. "If we start with the guaranteed 9 per cent level of super, and recognise the flawed assumption that future ...

Twin strategy needed to boost super savings: ABA

The Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has called for a twin strategy to boost retirement savings in Australia. In its presentation to a Parliamentary Committee investigating how we can boost superannuation savings among gen-X and Y, the ABA has said ...

HOSTPLUS grows 33 per cent

HOSTPLUS, the hospitality and tourism industry superannuation fund has recorded a 33 per cent growth in FUM, taking it from $3 billion to $4 billion for year ending August 2005. The growth has come from increasing employee members, more voluntary member ...

Suggestions grow on how to improve under 40s savings

Submissions to the Senate Standing Committee on Economics Finance and Public Administration regarding the savings of consumers under 40 continue with additional recommendations revolving around increased tax breaks and government rebates. The Australian ...

Hesta boosts voluntary contributions by over 50%

Industry fund Hesta super has reported a double increase in voluntary contributions from its members with the majority received from women. "Hesta put a lot of energy into educating members about the benefits of voluntary contributions particularly ...

Labor's super policy means a fair go for all - Latham

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2004
The Labor Party\'s superannuation reforms outlined in its tax policy worked on the principle of a fair go for all, Opposition Leader Mark Latham said today. Latham said the government\'s budget provided superannuation relief for only 10% of Australian ...