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Income support system cannot handle claims surge: CALI

VINNY VUCAGO | WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2026

... The report identifies 11 separate income support streams, including employer sick leave, workers compensation, social security, life insurance, and early access to superannuation. This complexity, combined with a rising demand, is making the system increasingly ...

Treasury's proposal adds flexibility for new advisers: FAAA

MATTHEW WAI | WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2026

... financial adviser access to the ATO Portal. Both parties believe the ability to access client's financial, tax, social security, and family information can only improve and enhance the quality of advice. "Understanding taxable income and the sources ...

Removing CGT breaks could boost budget by $22.7bn: Report

ANGELIQUE MINAS | FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2025

... ending tax breaks that disproportionately benefit the rich are critical to funding health, housing, education and social security - the foundations of social cohesion and economic resilience," Muli said.

ART promotes high-profile retirement specialist

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 1 MAY 2025

... Retirement Incomes Working Group of the Actuaries Institute and is a board member of the Pension Benefits and Social Security Section of the International Actuarial Association, the CIMA Society of Australia and the International Advisory Board of the ...

Government to 'crack down further' on financial abuse

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2025

... make perpetrators accountable for these debts if they do. They would also consider making perpetrators liable for social security debts incurred by a victim-survivor due to coercion or financial abuse in addition to looking at how perpetrators of domestic ...

FAAA expands policy team

ELIZABETH FRY | THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2025

... of experience in financial advice, including technical advice on superannuation, taxation, estate planning and social security entitlements, professional standards and advice. During his 25 years at Macquarie Bank, Barrett held various senior roles ...

My Dealer Services partners to enhance adviser education

MATTHEW WAI | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2025

... "most up to date" technical reference and guides across superannuation, tax, self-managed super funds, aged care, social security and estate planning. Members will also benefit from resources to CFS FirstTech podcast, webinars, monthly bulletins and ...

Fixing retirement system an election priority: Grattan

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | MONDAY, 17 MAR 2025

... super should be reviewed, including assessing whether default insurance cover should be provided outside of super. Social security should also be strengthened to better support vulnerable retirees and those renting, Grattan said.

Insurance through superannuation stages a comeback

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2025

... livelihoods protected, and this provides great relief for families. Of course, it also provides relief to the social security system that would otherwise be under greater pressure without these levels of cover," Delahunty said. The research paper also ...

UniSuper targets 'missing middle' with new digital advice offering

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2025

... "There's a portion of Australia well served by the professional adviser market, and a portion that can rely on the social security system, but there's a missing middle who don't necessarily benefit from either but need help, guidance, and advice..." ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA | 10:47AM

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI | 12:24PM

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI | 12:21PM

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO | 12:09PM

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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