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UniSuper selects new group insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2024
... premiums stay the same. From June, both cover and premiums will change each year. UniSuper said premiums will be more equitable and members will get better value from their cover due to new terms and conditions. The new arrangement with MetLife also ...

Treasury releases draft legislation for new $3m super tax

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2024
... proposed objective of superannuation, to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way." The SMSF Association (SMSFA) slammed the proposed changes to the bills, calling them "significant ...

Taskforce suggests aged care funding be based on personal wealth

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAR 2024
... superannuation is: 'to preserve savings to deliver income for a dignified retirement, alongside government support, in an equitable and sustainable way'. Income from superannuation should be drawn down in retirement to cover health, lifestyle ...

'About bloody time': Industry responds to PPL super reform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAR 2024
... these members, who often work in low income, part time or casual jobs. This change will undoubtedly help enable a more equitable retirement future and go some way to address the gender super gap," she added. For its part, the Super Members Council said ...

Overhaul of TPD structure, pricing needed: MLC Life

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAR 2024
... Australia's oldest life insurers, we're determined to work with government, trustees and consumers to develop a more equitable and sustainable framework for supporting members with a disability, especially those with mental health-related disabilities," ...

ASIC takes further action on Prospero

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2024
... 2020-2023 was $228,883,561." Consequently, ASIC has applied to the Federal Court to wind up Prospero Markets "on just and equitable grounds", shortly after its AFS Licence was suspended in December 2023 for failing to lodge its 2023 audited financial ...

Brite Advisors to be wound up

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 FEB 2024
The Federal Court has ordered Brite Advisors (Brite) to be wound up on just and equitable grounds following an application by ASIC. At a hearing yesterday, the Court appointed Linda Smith and Robert Kirman of McGrath Nicol as liquidators to Brite and ...

Rest welcomes chief financial officer

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2023
... Rest's members grow their super balances. "Regardless of background or balance, everyone is entitled to a fair and equitable superannuation system," he said. "I look forward to contributing to members' positive outcomes through my leadership ...

Payday super protects most vulnerable: SMC

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2023
... interest for longer." Roxon added that moving to payday super modernises outdated laws, making the system fairer and more equitable for workers and employers alike. It will help ensure super is paid on time and in full, meaning Australians can have trust ...

Future Group acquires Verve Super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2023
... reinforcing both funds' dedication to benefiting members' best interests while investing for a sustainable and equitable future." The deal is also expected to strengthen the group's gender lens investing mandate across all its offerings. ...