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Prime Super appoints independent director

ALEX BURKE | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2015

... Super's statement, she has "extensive knowledge of the health and aged care industries." "Her commitment to ensuring all Australians have the opportunity to age well and live dignified lives as value members of the community, makes her a perfect fit ...

Hockey contemplates first home buyer access to super

LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 9 MAR 2015

... superannuation industry has reacted strongly to Treasurer Joe Hockey's comments that suggest the government could allow young Australians access to their superannuation to buy their first home. When asked if people should be able to use their super savings ...

Intergenerational Report shows need for financial advice

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2015

... the nation. That's where getting the right financial advice comes in," said FPA chief executive Mark Rantall. "If Australians seek proper financial advice from an early age and use it to maximise their superannuation so they can reduce reliance on the ...

IGR proves current welfare level is unsustainable: FSC

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 6 MAR 2015

... argued that it is a clear signal the status quo is no longer a viable option: "It's time to face the reality that Australians are living longer and will need to work longer to achieve a comfortable retirement." She noted that "by 2055, there will be ...

Economic growth to slow significantly: IGR

MARK SMITH | THURSDAY, 5 MAR 2015

... be significantly lower than the last 40. In introducing the report Treasurer Joe Hockey said: "It is fantastic that Australians are living longer and healthier lives but we need to address these demographic changes. If we don't do something, we risk ...

Australia and Switzerland agree tax crackdown

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2015

... Taxation Office will automatically receive details of financial accounts such as investment income and balances, that Australians hold in Switzerland, and use it to check against the income declared in Australian tax returns. The Swiss Federal Tax Administration ...

AustralianSuper inks $1.1bn US property deal

LAURA MILLAN | WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2015

... investments over the next three to four years. "This deal demonstrates how the size and scale of AustralianSuper allows Australians to be a part of global investment opportunities to which they might not otherwise have access," AustralianSuper's deputy ...

Tax concession debate "simplistic": SMSF Association

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 2 MAR 2015

... measurement to provide their conclusive evidence for cutting them, are failing to tell the full story to the millions of Australians who are looking to superannuation to provide dignity and security in retirement. "Critics often cite the TES measurement ...

Only a quarter of Australians contributing to reach retirement goals

ALEX GAMBOTTO-BURKE | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2015

While over half (55.2%) of Australians know how much savings they will need for a comfortable retirement, only a quarter (24.5%) are making additional super contributions to reach this goal, according to a survey commissioned by Club Plus Super. Club ...

Demography must drive reform

ANDREW BRAGG, FSC DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND GLOBAL MARKETS | FRIDAY, 27 FEB 2015

... halve, from around five in 2010 to just 2.7 by 2050. We will also be older. Between 2010 and 2050, the proportion of Australians aged 65-84 will double, whilst the proportion of people aged 85 and over will quadruple. Accordingly, there will be increased ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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