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Shorten demands clarity of stance on SG rise

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2012
... Minister for Financial Services Bill Shorten has hit back at the opposition leader's comments on the superannuation guarantee increase, asking for a clarification of position. Last week's passage of the minerals resource rent tax legislation with changes ...

FSC urges Senate to vote for SG rise

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
The Financial Services Council is urging Senators to pass legislation to increase the superannuation guarantee, tabled for today, saying Australians would benefit to the tune of $184bn as a result. New research carried out by Rice Warner Actuaries for ...

Govt launch MRRT super site

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
... estimated to receive in excess of $100,000 extra at retirement. Specifically the MRRT will raise the superannuation guarantee rate progressively from 9% to 12%, extra superannuation contribution will be provided to 3.6 million Australians on low incomes ...

New super bill enters parliament

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
... 2010-11 financial year, the Australian Taxation Office investigated 17,943 employee complaints, raised superannuation guarantee entitlements for nearly 279,000 employees, raised $517 million and collected $269 million in superannuation guarantee charge ...

Tax concessions focus of Super roundtable

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
... those who have entered the draw-down phase will be eligible for the higher contribution. The increase to superannuation guarantee rate, introduction of a new low income superannuation contribution of $500 a year to refund contributions tax for those ...

Adviser numbers to remain stable post FOFA: Rice Warner

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2012
... medium to longer term it's a growth industry... with the ageing of the population... and increase in the superannuation guarantee are all quite powerful factors which should underpin growth in the industry," said Lindin.

GESB appoints new CEO ahead of reform

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2012
... the $12 billion public sector employee fund with state superannuation reform due this year. Currently superannuation guarantee contributions made by state government employers must be paid into a GESB fund, although once choice of super legislation is ...

Super assets soar with 17% annual growth rate

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 31 JAN 2012
... Study. Australia's solid result was attributed to its strong currency, the implementation of the mandatory Superannuation Guarantee system and a high allocation to growth assets such as equities. "Australian funds continue to have the highest allocation ...

SuperStream compliance poses threat to funds

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JAN 2012
... that is the Future of Financial Advice reforms, Stronger Super and the commitment to an increase the superannuation guarantee to 12%, Boal said they also need to prepare for new issues they present. "These centre on dealing appropriately with financial ...

Government confirms super guarantee age limit abolished

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2011
The move to scrap the superannuation guarantee age limit will give Australians an incentive to remain in the workforce for longer, according to the Government. Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten has confirmed that the amendment to abolish the age ...