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CareSuper leads super satisfaction

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
The $16 billion industry superannuation fund has shrugged off its recent administration struggles to become the super fund with the most satisfied members. Latest Roy Morgan research shows CareSuper has the highest current satisfaction rating among ...

Super funds called out over liquidity

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... these funds, saying it is inconsistent with evidence provided to the committee during its ongoing review of the superannuation sector. "In the last round of hearings, the superannuation sector dismissed the committee's concerns about liquidity associated ...

Your super is safe with us: Silk

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... disruption and uncertainty, it's important to remember that super is a long-term investment, and that Australia's superannuation system is sound, resilient and highly regulated," Silk said. "What we're experiencing is new territory for everyone, so strong ...

TAL hits back at rumour mill

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... their policy terms and conditions for any impacts arising from COVID-19." In addition, TAL confirmed to a number of superannuation funds that it will waive pandemic exclusions for superannuation fund members to ensure all members of those funds are also ...

Court confirms Storm Financial founders breached duties

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... a year and his retired wife who received $7000 a year from Centrelink. Together they lost more than $640,000 in superannuation savings, racked up more debt against their $450,000 home than it was worth and paid Storm Financial over $150,000 for the a ...

The week that was

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... the financial services sector is the government's decision to allow those left out of work to access their superannuation early. It's a measure that also applies to those whose income is reduced by 20% or more due to the crisis. The announcement ...

Wealth manager appoints new head of advice

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... HUB24, rather than operate a fully-outsourced CV-issued platform. As part of the deal, ClearView's primary superannuation life insurance portfolio will be transferred to the HUB24 Super Fund, though the portfolio will continue to be administered ...

Early super access impact double Treasury estimates

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... suffered in the market rout. "Given these risks, as COVID-19 continues to progress through our population and economy, superannuation funds are needed now more than ever," Rice Warner said. "While superannuation is for retirement, these are unusual times ...

SMSFs in flashback to 2008

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... The SMSF Association also welcomed the measures. "The Association has been calling for a temporary reduction in superannuation minimum drawdown rates in recognition of the share market volatility that has seen the Australian market fall more than 30% ...

Trust in advisers lifts as pandemic fear ensues

ALLY SELBY  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2020
... coronavirus (8.5/10 concern level), as well as market volatility and its ramifications on their investments and superannuation (8.2/10 concern level). The health and wellbeing of the community (7.8/10 concern level) and family members (7.7/10 concern ...