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Coalition urges super funds to push for QAR reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2024
... against it, and many of the super funds opposed it as well. While the scheme needs some improvements and it also needs to be better promoted, it has successfully demonstrated how innovative superannuation policy can give individuals more choice and control ...

Work-related training boosts pay and productivity: CEDA

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... understanding the barriers to training across the organisation; measure the return on investment from training initiatives; and better target compliance training through measures such as regular evaluation and minimising unnecessary re-training. To assist ...

Chalmers unveils new superannuation reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 NOV 2024
... progress under the Retirement Income Covenant. "These reforms will work in tandem with the government's Delivering Better Financial Outcomes package, and we'll consult on the changes in detail next year," Chalmers said. A new retirement outcomes ...

Intergenerational wealth picture 'bleak': Grattan

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... said it was up to everyone - governments, institutions, and older generations - to make sure younger Australians get a better deal. Sathanapally said there are clear policy opportunities to improve generational fairness. "Taking these opportunities will ...

Betashares Direct slashes brokerage fees on ASX 300

MATTHEW WAI  |  TUESDAY, 19 NOV 2024
... brokerage-free offering on all ASX-traded ETFs. By eliminating transactional brokerage fees across ETFs and shares, the platform can better align the domestic market with investment offerings worldwide that offer a broader range of long-term wealth creation ...

Active managers outperform in limited asset classes, fall short in survivorship

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2024
... outperform their passive counterparts in certain categories like Australian equity income and bonds, but the latter has better survivorship rates, according to Morningstar's latest Active/Passive Barometer report. The analysis of more than 800 open-ended ...

Cbus appoints head of advice

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024
... said the recruit is an "outstanding" appointment. "Importantly, It has been acknowledged that members who get advice are better off and Matt will be leading our offerings to our members as we encourage all members to seek advice and plan ahead for their ...

Size of super industry on ASIC's radar

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2024
... respond to that when credit was predominantly something for the banks." Constant said that is why ASIC has prioritised better disclosure from super funds so it can properly assess the risk factors. "We look at how conflicts of interest are managed, what ...

Colonial First State offers aged care solution

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
... or planning for their own later years can save significant time, reduce stress and mental load, and ultimately achieve better outcomes," Burkitt said.

Super lobbies call for death benefit reforms

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2024
... Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) have told the senate economics committee that Australians deserve better outcomes from their super funds, but said reforms are needed. ASFA chief executive Mary Delahunty said death benefit payments ...