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Active Super kickstarts reward program

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... would typically have with their super fund. "We are proud to be driving better retirement outcomes by encouraging more Australians to top up their super every time they shop. It's a chance for people with lower balances to contribute and get extra ...

Advice requirements confusing, complex: JAWG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2022
... Sustainability pressures were also flagged in the review submission as an area for improvement. The group said: "The more Australians can build their financial independence, resilience and wellbeing, the less pressure there will be on governments to ...

Ord Minnett announces Perth office launch

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 17 JUN 2022
... significantly strengthened Ords' presence and will provide the foundation of a long and successful association with West Australians. " Ord Minnet state manager for Queensland and Western Australia David Lane further attributed the move to the state's ...

Colonial reveals Australia's huge untapped workforce

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
The Colonial First State Unleash Your Second Half report stated Australia has a huge untapped workforce of older Australians who would delay retirement for up to 10 years if they were able to switch careers. Upon investigation, Colonial found a strong ...

Padua launches new adviser tool

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 16 JUN 2022
... time, cost, quality, and engagement. "With the number of financial advisers in Australia falling, but the number of Australians seeking advice increasing, advisers are struggling to meet the demand for quality advice at an affordable and accessible price," ...

Fair Work Commission raises minimum wage 5.2%

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2022
... compensate for inflation, without triggering a wage-price spiral or higher unemployment." The Panel noted that lower paid Australians are particularly vulnerable in the context of rising inflation. "The outlook for inflation is also materially higher ...

The first 30 years: Super's biggest changes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2022
Choice of fund, shrinking investment horizons and the sheer size of the super industry have been pinpointed as the biggest changes of the last 30 years. In a panel discussion on day two of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ASI Conference ...

AustralianSuper changes admin fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
AustralianSuper is aiming to reduce costs to members by $300 million this year, including lowering administration fees for some members. According to the fund, members with less than $50,000 in their accounts will pay about 60% less than they currently ...

AIST president to step down

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
Catherine Bolger's term as president of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees will come to an end next month. Bolger has held the position since 2018 and has sat on the AIST board since 2016. She is also a director of State Super. ...

Queen's honours highlight industry veterans, ESG experts

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 14 JUN 2022
... and excellent service in the management of Treasury's legislative program has been instrumental in supporting Australians through periods of crisis and setting up Treasury for success in delivering increasingly complex and innovative legislative ...