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HIP Super members get access to Best Doctors

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 29 MAR 2012
... Australia in 2009, networks 50,000 doctors around the world and has already helped save the lives of more than 900 Australians. Ross Bernays, HIP Super chief executive, said the amazing thing about the partnership is that fund members will get access ...

Shorten demands clarity of stance on SG rise

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 26 MAR 2012
... Abbott said the coalition would not repeal the move when in office, a position Shorten has demanded clarity on, saying Australians should be concerned the coalition is "secretly planning to scrap" the increase. "The Liberals either support the policy ...

FOFA passing causes industry division

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 23 MAR 2012
... concessions and said the reforms will start a "new chapter in the security and protection of the financial well-being of Australians." While still opposed to opt-in, FPA chief Mark Rantall said the new opt-in reform promotes professional standards while ...

ASFA, FSC applaud passing of SG rise

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012
... passing of the mining tax legislation, which paves the way for the gradual SG rise to 12 %, as an "historic" day for Australians. The legislation also provides for a super tax rebate for low-income earners, which the Association of Superannuation Funds ...

Australia's Apple

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 20 MAR 2012
... parity terms, in about a decade. It will exceed that of the euro area within the next few years." How good is that? Australians all let us rejoice.

FSC urges Senate to vote for SG rise

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
... 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 the Financial Services ...

Govt launch MRRT super site

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
The Gillard Government has launched a new website to show Australians how the new Minerals Resource Rent Tax package will improve their retirement savings. MoreSuper.gov.au was launched yesterday and provides a calculator for individuals to input their ...

Not the biggest loser

BENJAMIN ONG  |  SUNDAY, 18 MAR 2012

Advisers urged to keep up pressure on FOFA change

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
... parliament. "We're all aware of the under insurance issue in Australia and we collectively all have to try and get more Australians access to quality, affordable advice,which was the premise of FOFA in the first place. But when you test that back to ...

Unions, AIST hit back at Abbott comments

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2012
... Mining and Energy Union (CFMEU) said Abbott was fuelling his short-term political agenda and threatening millions of Australians' retirement income. "This is the leader of the alternative Government of the nation signalling very clearly his intention ...