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ASFA and FTSE launch super GST index

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 MAR 2011
... ASFA, said the benchmark was an example of how industry could drive reform in the wake of the Federal Government's Stronger Super proposals. "This additional set of after-tax benchmarks bring further clarity to market performance and will assist trustees ...

ASIC and govt launch MoneySmart.gov.au

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAR 2011
... Gillard through videolink at the launch. Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten said the website would complement the Stronger Super package, to strengthen the superannuation system and help to maximise retirement income for Australians. "The 'retirement planner' ...

SMSFs a blueprint for future super

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2011
From Better Super to Stronger Super and now future super, the Gillard Government endorsed self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a model for retirement savings in the years to come. Speaking last night at the Self-Managed Super Fund Professionals' Association ...

ASFA ushers year of e-commerce

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2011
... unexpected consequences. "The work of the Electronic-Commerce Sub-Committee is hugely important as we prepare for Stronger Super," said Pauline Vamos, ASFA chief executive. Sammells said the subcommittee will not only promote the use of electronic commerce ...

SPAA to lift professional standards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 FEB 2011
... evidenced by the conference program. She added that 2011 opens a wealth of opportunities for SMSF advisers ahead of the Stronger Super and Future of Financial Advice reforms. Long urged delegates to take the conference as an opportunity to network particularly ...

Govt lays ground for Stronger Super

GOVT RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2011
Paul Costello, former Future Fund general manager, has been named the chair of the Stronger Super Peak Consultative Group, a panel made up of the 15 representatives of key stakeholders in the superannuation sector. The panel has been tasked with advising ...

Busy year ahead for industry groups

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2011
Industry associations representing financial planners and self-managed super fund professionals have mapped out a schedule this year targeted at stronger consumer-centric advice campaigns and a bigger voice in Canberra. The Financial Planning Association ...

Government unveils response to Cooper

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2010
... product by July 2013, which was the original plan. Superannuation minister Bill Shorten unveiled the government's new Stronger Super package this morning, which largely supports recommendations from the review. The government has however used their Cooper ...

Economic round-up: Raging bull

SUZY MAC  |  MONDAY, 2 JUL 2007
As the Australian stock market finishes what has been the best financial year of the past 20, a spectacular amount of cash has been floating around looking for somewhere to set up house. Investors have done exceptionally which has seen the bull market ...