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Treasury rebuffs MySuper critics

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 OCT 2010
... MySuper also do not understand that it is not compulsory. "Crucially, this mandated default option is not imposed on anyone. Freedom of choice is a central feature of the choice architecture model that underpins the MySuper proposal. Actively engaged ...

Super tax breaks unaffordable: Treasury

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2010
... government is known as the Blue Book. The briefings are "protected" documents but for the first time, following a successful Freedom Of Information request, Treasury posted the Red Book briefing on its website. For superannuation, the Self Managed Super ...

EQT buys OAMPS Super Fund

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 27 SEP 2010
... acquisition. EQT's superannuation arm currently provides superannuation services through Wealthpac Superannuation Service and the Freedom of Choice Superannuation Fund. Robin Burns, managing director of Equity Trustees, said buying OAMPS Super formed ...

Planners rank high on client scorecard

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2010
... after medical specialists and dentists. They look on their adviser as a coach helping them along the path to financial freedom and therefore have greater peace of mind." The key factor driving loyalty among respondents comes down to simple listening ...

Members star in Sunsuper ad campaign

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 17 MAY 2010
... retirement," she said. "Investors are now seeking financial independence with the view that it will give them choice and freedom, and many have retirement aspirations that - while not necessarily grandiose - stretch well beyond the stereotypical images ...

End game

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAR 2010
... report due on April 15." Oh, no! Beijing will be labelled a "currency manipulator." We have to bomb the renminbi to restore freedom and justice and whatever it is America publicly peddles to get the rest of the world onside. But somehow I don't expect ...

Tax system should improve wellbeing: Henry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 OCT 2009
... for review. "Australians [should] have the capability to participate fully in society; that they are able to enjoy the freedom that comes with being able to make choices they have reason to value." To achieve these aims, Dr Henry explained what he sees ...

ASFA awards top super funds in comms

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
... dumbing it down. "If you really want to get the best out of your marketing people, define a tight strategy and give them freedom within that tightly defined strategy," said Vamos. The winners are: Excellence in Member Communication Russell Investments ...

US pensions fight for trust

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2009
... overall market risk that threaten global markets. The last principle addresses the preservation of institutional investors' freedom to invest in the full range of investment opportunities. According to the ten funds, the principles emphasise the need ...

Cycling for charity: Quadrant

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2009
... and addictions. As part of the charity's fundraising activities, Quadrant is sponsoring its own team to take part in The Freedom Ride. "The commitment we are asking from Quadrant riders is to raise at least $500 each from family, friends, work colleagues ...