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Superannuation

Super objective paves way for taxation changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
The Federal Government has made several budget announcements around its reaffirmation of enshrining the objective of superannuation in law, including taxing the earnings of Transition to Retirement Income Streams.

What the budget means for you

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
The first budget of the Turnbull government will impact financial services companies operating right across the Australian wealth creation value chain from the largest institutions right down to smallest independent advice firms.

Equip's new provision for domestic violence

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
Equipsuper has announced an addition to its employee support program that will see an extra five days' fully paid leave for staff affected by domestic violence.

Australians letting their retirement down: report

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
Australians are again showing a wide-held belief they won't be able to afford their dream retirement, nor do they understand how to best fund their retirement.

Acorns app enters superannuation sector

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
Micro-investment savings app Acorns has entered into a partnership with the Association of Independently Owned Financial Professionals to create a new Acorns-like app for superannuation contributions.

Potential budget super alterations welcome

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 2 MAY 2016
On the eve of Treasurer Scott Morrison's first budget there is further support to rein in superannuation tax concessions for the wealthy, provided that proceeds fund better retirements for women and lower income earners.

Future Super issues $145m admin mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
Future Super has chosen a new administration partner for its $145 million in funds under management.

Sunsuper offering pension bonuses

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
Sunsuper is following an initiative to offer member bonuses for transitioning retirement savings to an income account as part of a wider retaining strategy.

ISA calls out pre-Budget arguments on contribution caps

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 APR 2016
Industry Super Australia has slammed pre-Budget arguments that call for voluntary contribution caps to remain at current levels and allow Australians to make superannuation "catch-up" payments.

SMSF Association implores Govt not to reduce contribution caps

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 28 APR 2016
Allowing older workers to make voluntary "catch-up payments" is critical to building adequate retirement savings, according to the SMSF Association.