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FSC calls for inquiry into gig economy and its impact on super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 JAN 2018
... Related story: gigSuper reaches out to self-employed Speaking to Financial Standard last year, ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy placed the impact of the changing nature of the workforce and how the industry will remain relevant to a contingent workforce ...

Salt reveals retirement hotspots

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
... Victor Harbour is fast becoming a hotspot, with 34% of the population aged over 65 and retired. ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy said downsizing can liberate significant and much needed capital for Australian retirees, whose financial assets are predominantly ...

gigSuper reaches out to self-employed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 NOV 2017
... different to every other super fund in Australia." Speaking to Financial Standard earlier this year, ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy placed the impact of the changing nature of the workforce and how the industry will remain relevant to a contingent ...

Super guarantee must be 12pct: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2017
... retirees, however there's still quite a gap to reach comfortable and modest retirement levels. ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy said many recent retirees will need to substantially rely on the Age Pension in their retirement and "phased increases in ...

ASFA puts gig economy on the agenda

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 SEP 2017
... regular basis, or around 0.8% of the Australian workforce - and the numbers are set to grow. While ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy concedes the gig economy will provide workers with greater flexibility and will enable people to find work that better ...

SuperStream ushers in digital era

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
... realised efficiencies for employers and APRA funds." Association of Superannuation Funds Australia chief executive Martin Fahy said it was pleasing to see that the substantial investment made by the superannuation industry has resulted in profound and ...

Pre-retirees risk significant shortfalls: MLC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
... retirees are still finding it difficult to achieve a comfortable standard of living in retirement," ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy warned. "In particular, retirees with health care needs are facing significant increases in costs. The costs of electricity ...

Advice at any age will enhance retirement: Sunsuper

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 22 AUG 2017
... Only 9% listed volunteering as their dream for retirement. At a media event earlier this year, ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy said he believes the definition of retirement needs to move away from recreation and pursue a higher purpose "It's unfulfilling ...

Crisis emerging in Australian retirement system: HILDA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 3 AUG 2017
... ongoing claim to their ex-partner's superannuation. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy notes however that survey shows that the compulsory superannuation system is delivering substantial benefits at the time ...

Looming super reforms benefit millions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
... Providing a refund of contributions tax up to $500 to anyone earning less than $37,000 per annum, ASFA chief executive Martin Fahy said women can expect to receive about $260, on average. Fahy said this is considerable, given the average super balance ...