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SG increase to self-fund retirement

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JUN 2021
The latest figures from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) show the Superannuation Guarantee increases will double the number of Aussies reaching a comfortable standard of retirement. As of July 1, the SG rate will rise from ...

AFA defends industry against Labor attack

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 21 JUN 2021
The Association of Financial Advisers has slammed the Labor Party's attack on financial advisers, which paints the profession as dodgy and continues to rip-off consumers. AFA acting chief executive Phil Anderson is calling for an end to the "persecution" ...

Employers should pay SG rise: ASFA

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUN 2021
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) showed businesses can afford to pay the increase of the Superannuation Guarantee without cutting the wages of employees. As of July 1, the SG rate will rise from 9.5% to 10% and ASFA argued ...

Super leaders recognised

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 JUN 2021
... also been recognised for his service to the superannuation sector. He is the founding director of Fund Executives Association and served as deputy chair for the majority of his 20-year tenure. Farrugia held the Catholic Super role for 30 years and is ...

Deborah Ralston joins Household Capital

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 13 MAY 2021
... Allianz Retire+ that will look to drive innovation in the retirement sector. She is also the former chair of the SMSF Association. "Australia has to find new ways to help current baby boomers navigate retirement with confidence. Throughout my career ...

More flexibility for retirees

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... contributions will also increase flexibility for older Australians seeking to boost their superannuation savings," Association of Superannuation Funds deputy chief executive Glen McCrea said. In addition, the government has extended access to downsizer ...

No big losers in FY22 budget

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... 200,000 women. It's a move that is sure to be welcomed by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia and Women in Super, who have all pushed for the threshold's removal as a means ...

$450 SG threshold axed

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... threshold for several years now, including the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, Women in Super and Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. "We want all Australians to get the most out of the superannuation system," Frydenberg ...

What to expect from the budget

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 MAY 2021
... contribute more to their super as one of its budget initiatives, this is being referred to as the Downsizer Scheme. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) was quick to throw its weight behind this move. "The removal of the work test ...

Budget to boost home ownership rates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 10 MAY 2021
... increasing the maximum amount of voluntary contributions that can be released under the FHSS from $30,000 to $50,000. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia welcomed the move, with deputy chief executive Glen McCrea saying: "Importantly ...