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ISA calls out banks over fee structures

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
Australia's big four banks collect one third of all fees paid to superannuation funds totaling about $10 billion, according to research from Rainmaker Information commissioned by Industry Super Australia. The study found that the super industry drew ...

Are Aussies super know-it-alls?

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
Australians have been branded superannuation "know-it-alls" yet there appears plenty of room for financial advisers to further educate their clients' knowledge base and improve confidence levels. The Financial Services Council and ING DIRECT launched ...

Insurance premiums should be questioned

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2015
... from life insurance to make it more affordable." Life insurance premiums are one of the constant battles that face superannuation funds. Media Super deputy chief executive, Michael Rooney, told an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) ...

Super to fund Aussie infrastructure: Shorten

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2015
Federal opposition leader Bill Shorten has made it no secret he will look to Australia's superannuation industry to unlock billions in capital investment for key infrastructure projects. Unveiling Labor's infrastructure plans at a Queensland Media Club ...

Equity Trustees appoints new CFO

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 9 OCT 2015
... corporate and private clients including wealth and asset management, estate planning and administration, philanthropy, superannuation, aged care advice and placement.

Turnbull backs financial start-ups

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
... people you know in the same part of the day," Turnbull said. "We have the huge advantage obviously of a gigantic superannuation industry, a gigantic funds management industry and that is an enormous base upon which to build. We've got very strong financial ...

Australian Catholic Super launches retirement income product

STAFF WRITER  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund has launched RetireSmart, a new account-based pension product. RetireSmart is an automated retirement income solution based on the "bucket" strategy used by financial planners. Australian Catholic ...

Tax conversation in a bubble

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
... attention. For better or for worse, the outcome of these discussions will affect your personal finances." Speaking on superannuation tax reform, Chapman said those hostile to change argue that tinkering with tax concessions associated with a long-term ...

Mercer appoints independent director

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
An advocate for digital transformation, social media and innovation has joined the Mercer Superannuation Australia Limited (MSAL) board. Joining the Mercer super board as an independent non-executive director is Sue O'Connor. Her role will include working ...

Super and TPD definitions in the spotlight

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
Debate around definitions for total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance claims through superannuation funds has again come under the spotlight. Speaking at an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) event in Sydney this morning ...