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Superannuation

HESTA investment analyst collects ESG award

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 MAY 2016
CareSuper and the Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) have jointly named the recipient of the 2016 Michael O'Sullivan ESG Rising Star Award.

Retired mothers need financial help

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2016
The lengths Australians go to in order to financially support their parents in retirement has been detailed by an industry superannuation fund survey.

netwealth to grow IFA base, eyes app-savvy investors

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 6 MAY 2016
Just over a decade ago, netwealth was a platform start-up with $500 million in funds under administration. This year, the group surpassed the $8 billion mark and aim to win more IFAs through its tech-focused business model.

Agriculture ripe for institutional picking

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
In June next year the gross value of Australia's annual farm production is expected to pass $60 billion for the first time, a reflection of improved prospects in livestock and cropping industries. But a lack of consultant coverage means the opportunity ...

Cbus upgrades support for violence victims

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
Industry superannuation fund Cbus has updated its employee support programs with a belief that employers can and should play a role in helping victims of family violence.

Super fund disclosure gets extension

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 5 MAY 2016
Superannuation funds have been given an extra year to bring themselves up to speed with proposed portfolio holdings disclosure and choice product dashboard requirements.

Government acts on income streams review

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
Going some way to form the federal government's superannuation budget agenda last night was Treasury's release of the Retirement Income Streams Review.

Super investment pros make top 40

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2016
Three Australian superannuation executives have been named in a list recognising some of the top investment professionals from asset owners and allocators around the world.

Government finds $2.9 billion from super tax

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
The realm of superannuation taxation has shifted with Federal Treasurer Scott Morrison announcing new measures that will deliver a net revenue boost of $2.9 billion over the next four years.

Reforms aimed at supporting women

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
From 1 July 2017, Australians with a superannuation balance under $500,000 will be allowed to make additional concessional contributions to their super and the low income spouse superannuation tax offset will be raised from $10,800 to $37,000.