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Government reform to close super gender gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 APR 2017
... and Revenue Kelly O'Dwyer in a video address to the Women, Super & Wealth Summit yesterday. O'Dwyer said enabling women to save more for their own retirement is critically important for Australia, with recent figures showing the median superannuation ...

Asteron Life rewards healthy lifestyles

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2017
... being positively different by helping advisers protect their customers." How does it work? The new healthy life option will save new customers 10% on stepped life and TPD covers. The healthy plus option can save customers an additional 10% on stepped ...

Global bank tests customer service 'bot'

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
... 'chat' experience within Facebook's Messenger application. Wells Fargo customers who frequently use Messenger will be able to save time using the chat bot functionality rather than troll through the company's website for help. The bank has been providing ...

CBA executive recognised for mentee commitment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
A Commonwealth Bank executive was recognised for her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Australia's most marginalised teenage girls at the Financial Executive Women 2017 Leadership Conference in Sydney yesterday. CommInsure head of business ...

Access to super for housing is still bad policy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
Superannuation industry associations have once again come out strongly against a policy of allowing first home buyers early access to their superannuation to purchase a home. Following comments this week from Assistant Treasurer Michael Sukkar, who ...

Netwealth backing financial literacy in schools

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... increase student engagement. Students perform classroom tasks or services to earn virtual money which they can choose to save, spend, invest in property in a simulated real estate market, allocate to desk rental repayments or insurance payments in case ...

Confusion reigns in super and life insurance: CHOICE

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017
... significant value in disclosing key terms and fees for default levels of life insurance via product dashboards. "This would save consumers the time and effort currently involved in comprehending a PDS, something which the evidence suggests is too onerous ...

Super must continue excellence path: O'Dwyer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... that superannuation tax concessions are affordable and well targeted. It is important that all Australians are encouraged to save for their own retirement," O'Dwyer said. "Not everyone is happy with all aspects of this legislation, especially those with ...

Act like a professional to be a professional: Slattery

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 FEB 2017
... sustainability of superannuation tax concessions. "Tax concessions will now be better tied to individuals who need the most support to save for their retirement, and our changes will ensure that the system accommodates a flexible, modern, diverse workforce. ...

Couples can benefit more than singles in SMSFs

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 14 FEB 2017
... fund. It may not sound as exciting as buying a house together or signing up for a joint bank account, but the benefits could save you thousands in retirement. According to Rainmaker research, given that much of the administration fees of a SMSF are set ...