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Commonwealth Bank chief calls for raised labour productivity

AAP | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003

... The head of Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) has called for improved labour force productivity before the nation's ageing population becomes a drag on prosperity. CBA chief executive David Murray said the clock was ticking as baby boomers headed ...

Consumers find ASIC fee model confusing: ASFA

... (ASIC), according to research commissioned by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Research by Ageing Agendas, commissioned by ASFA, road tested the fee disclosure model first recommended by the Government and ASIC in July 2003. ...

Superannuation, a key nation-building goal: Coonan at ASFA Conference

... the employers already offered choice. Senator Coonan said that the keys to successful retirement savings for the growing ageing population of Australia include education (for which the government has allocated $14 million), flexibility and understanding. ...

RBA gov says could be generational conflict over tax burden

AAP | FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2003

... off the whole economy and just direct it to the (housing) sector." But a big positive was that Australia's population was ageing less quickly than virtually any other developed country, thanks to our high level of immigration, Mr Macfarlane said. In ...

ASFA strongly argues in favour of a cut in super contributions tax

... Funds of Australia's (ASFA) chief executive officer Philippa Smith. "Pressures on future government expenditures from our ageing population are greater than have been acknowledged," said Ms Smith. "Forecasts based on what current retirees spend and need ...

IFSA and ASFA appeal to Government to reduce super contributions tax

... Gilbert and ASFA's CEO Philippa Smith added that the surplus could also alleviate the looming problems associated with the ageing population and savings shortfall. "While talk of personal tax cuts in the wake of the surplus is understandable, we urge ...

CBA announces a 24% reduction in profits for the year

... Limited. He also added that the bank needs to cater to the area of customer service and convenience and respond to the ageing of the populating and personalised banking for payments, savings and investments. Mr Ralph said that the acquisition of Colonial ...

Senator Coonan reaffirms government's commitment to retirement savings

... deliver on key election commitments, one of which is to reform the superannuation framework to meet the challenges of an ageing Australian population," Senator Coonan said. "The government offered a fair and balanced package with two-thirds of the benefit ...

ABS releases population statistics for Australia

... around its current rate for the next four to 15 years, it will slow throughout the remainder of the projection period. The ageing of Australia's population is slated to continue due to the inevitable result of sustained low fertility combined with increasing ...

Towers Perrin blasts Government decision to "ignore" super

... savings by increased voluntary contributions. This route, Towers Perrin says, can ensure that the impact of Australia's ageing population is prudently managed. It highlighted the triple superannuation taxation system (not counting surcharge), which has ...

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Super funds race to implement digital advice

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:28PM

Australian superannuation funds are increasingly turning to digital advice tools to bridge the longstanding gap between members needs and access to affordable financial guidance, according to executives at wealth technology Bravura Solutions.

Musk's $106bn fundamental-defying IPO lands on Nasdaq

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:25PM

SpaceX has raised US$75 billion ($106.8bn) in the biggest-ever stock market debut, valuing Elon Musk's rocket and satellite company at US$1.77 trillion.

Quinbrook appoints Australian lead

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:21PM

Energy transition infrastructure investor Quinbrook has appointed Tim Horneman as region leader for Australia, formalising his responsibility for the firm's local investment activities and business operations.

Former ASFA COO joins housing fund manager

MATTHEW WAI | 12:07PM

The former chief operating officer of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has joined C1 Capital Group as chief investment and operating officer.

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