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Superannuation

Pension lessons from around the world

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2018
Despite modelling much of its operations on the Australian superannuation system, the UK's National Employment Savings Trust opted against "politically unacceptable" compulsion and is proving all the better for it.

Government amends key super reforms

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018
Amending the Protecting Your Super reforms, the Federal Government has made an exception to the opt-in life insurance changes to ensure coverage for Australians working in dangerous occupations.

We must do better: ASFA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2018
Improvement is a ceaseless quest and Australia's superannuation industry must do better to ensure positive outcomes for members.

Super ESG options can outperform

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2018
The average ESG investment option offered by Australia's superannuation funds outperformed the average MySuper default product in the 12 months to 30 September.

Rewards program to boost super savings

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 9 NOV 2018
A super fund has launched a rewards program that helps boost members' superannuation savings.

Grattan says Aussies retiring comfortably, ISA responds

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
Australians are retiring with more than enough, according to new research from Grattan Institute but ISA and ASFA don't agree.

Mercer, Kogan to launch super fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2018
Mercer is partnering with Kogan to establish one of Australia's cheapest superannuation offerings.

Mental health at work still a stigma: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2018
Senior managers are most likely to experience the highest levels of stress at work and are at risk of leaving their employer in the next 12 months, according to mental health organisation SuperFriend.

Cbus whacks illegal phoenixing

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
The $48 billion industry super fund is backing the introduction of director identification numbers (DINs) to stop company directors from fraudulently escaping superannuation obligations to workers.

Assistant Treasurer warns super funds to lift engagement game

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
Federal Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert slammed superannuation funds for not doing enough to engage members and for specifically letting the issue of multiple accounts get out of control.