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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 ...

Australia's retirement system slides down rankings

MATTHEW WAI  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... system and the lives of Australian retirees as they live longer." Conversely, Mary Delahunty, chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), said while the compulsory income stream might increase Australia's index ...

Liberal MPs slammed for 'dangerous' super policy

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2024
... Kovacic seeking to allow single and divorced woman to access their superannuation early to purchase a property. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Mary Delahunty said single and divorced women are already most at ...

FAAA announces 2024 awards finalists

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 OCT 2024
... the second year the awards take place following the merger of the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA). The finalists for the FAAA CFP Professional of the Year Award are Teneale Laister, Alman Partners ...

Nudging pre-retirees has 'little effect'

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 SEP 2024
... to make it easier for Australians to access financial advice - including the use of nudges by super funds. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said the legislative changes would allow super funds to nudge their members to seek ...

Reforms needed to boost engagement: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
Research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) shows only half of all adult Australians have consulted any source of information on preparing for retirement. The group says Tranche 2 of Delivering Better Financial Outcomes ...

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
... it is being urged to prioritise legislating Payday Super as soon as possible. "Payday super is a game-changer," Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Mary Delahunty said. "This reform means workers will see their super build ...