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StatePlus talking to super funds of all sizes

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
... those members have an [advice] need," Panaretos said. He said super funds are in a privileged position in that most Australians have trust with their provider. "Yes we can argue there's a lot of apathy towards superannuation and the use of this black ...

Super guarantee charge bundled by red tape repeals

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
... provided to the Australian Tax Office. ASFA has said the non-payment of super by employers is potentially costing young Australians $14,000 per year in retirement savings. ASFA estimates $2.75 billion each year is being lost through the non-payment of ...

Digital evolution highlighted at AIST awards

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) recognised clever use of data segmentation and social media campaigns to improve female member engagement at its annual Awards for Excellence. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said this year's ...

ME launches industry fund-branded credit cards

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015
ME Bank has partnered with three industry funds to offer superannuation members co-branded credit cards. AustralianSuper, Hostplus and Cbus are the first three industry funds to have their branding on a credit card. The initiative follows the release ...

Multi-asset funds rated high but risk disappointment

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015
In light of growing popularity among advisers, research houses have reviewed multi-asset strategies and awarded them high ratings, but warned that they are most at risk of "return disappointment." Morningstar's latest Sector Wrap-Up for multi-asset ...

Multi-sector investments reach $555 billion

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2015
Australians had more than $555 billion of managed fund assets invested in multi-sector investment trusts, superannuation funds, pensions and insurance bonds as at 31 July 2015, according to Morningstar. The researcher recently completed qualitative ...

Australians undecided about higher super for women

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2015
It appears Australians are undecided whether women should be paid a higher rate of superannuation to address the current retirement savings gender gap. According to a Sunsuper commissioned survey of more than 1500 Australians, answers were split almost ...

FEATURE: The circle of life

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
... the nation's super system is more than four decades from maturity. The view has merit in the sense there are many Australians yet to spend their entire working life committed to compulsory superannuation guarantees. The maturity concept also gains credibility ...

FSC, Deloitte name Future Leader Award winner

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
... proposal backed by research. "Laura's recommendations included securing a 5% increase in the Age Pension for every year Australians continue to work and contribute to their superannuation beyond the pension age, without accessing the age pension," Deloitte ...

HESTA chief advocates better tax reform

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2015
... adequacy issues and will make a submission to calling for reforms to ensure a more equitable super system for all working Australians. Blakey said HESTA's submission to the inquiry would also reaffirm the Funds' long-held advocacy for the removal of ...