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Consumers want more savings but have nothing to save

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 NOV 2006
A consumer survey sponsored by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has found consumers generally support opt-out higher super contribution levels while a survey by max Super found half don't have any spare money anyway. The ASFA ...

Serhan to steer research and consulting at Morningstar

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2006
Anthony Serhan, Morningstar's head of consulting, has assumed the additional role of head of research replacing Justin Walsh, effective immediately. After three years with Morningstar Walsh is leaving the organisation to pursue other opportunities. ...

Scale is king and it saves members money too

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2006
Funds are no longer talking up mergers for their own sake, but it is already clear that well executed mergers or growth strategies can save members a significant amount of money. Alison McIvor, national manager marketing and communications at Australian ...

Super communication to evolve with choice

The super choice legislation has transferred the power to manage super from the hands of the employer to their individual members, a fundamental shift that should compel industry players to radically change their communications strategy. Speaking at ...

Top fund communications win 2006 ASFA Awards

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has announced the winners of the 2006 ASFA Communications Awards, an annual event which recognises the superannuation industry's top marketing and communications professionals. Ten super funds ...

Simpler super will promote savings: Dutton

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
Simplifying our superannuation system, and keeping it simple, will make it easier for people to engage with their super, boosting confidence and promoting savings. Assistant Treasurer Peter Dutton, speaking at yesterday's Association of Superannuation ...

ASFA appointee to focus on best practice

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has announced the appointment of a new part-time best practice adviser. Winsome Hall joins the ASFA team where she will develop industry best practice guidelines and papers in consultation ...

Govt recommends 3 per cent super top-up for under 40s

The Federal Government has made a series of recommendations in a bid to improve the superannuation savings of people aged under 40, including raising the current 9 per cent compulsory super contribution by 3 per cent. The House of Representatives Committee ...

Super tax concessions cost more than they save: Greens

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUN 2006
The Greens have issued a discussion paper that argues the cost of the tax incentives to encourage superannuation saving are greater than the tax savings we will later recoup through lower pension costs. The paper, The costs of ageing in Australia, a ...

CFS appoints REST chief

Colonial First State Global Asset Management has appointed outgoing Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST) chief executive Neil Cochrane as its new global head of business development and deputy chief executive officer. Cochrane joins the group ...