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Superannuation

Share market risk returns are a lucky dip: Challenger

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
Investing in equities over government bonds is equivalent to taking a spin on the wheel of fortune according to research published jointly by Challenger and Drew, Walk & Co.

SelectingSuper Awards recognise super leaders

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
The 2015 Rainmaker SelectingSuper Awards will be held at the RACV Club in Melbourne on November 18.

O'Dwyer outlines government superannuation push

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
Assistant Treasurer Kelly O'Dwyer outlined the government's strategy to ensure that Australia's superannuation system "delivers for members."

Evolving super sparks C-suite shift

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
How superannuation funds meet the constant need to fund longer member retirements is presenting significant challenges for executive teams in board rooms across the country.

Super non-compliance to cost $44 billion

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
Employer non-compliance with superannuation entitlements could cost workers $44 billion in retirement savings over the next decade.

StatePlus talking to super funds of all sizes

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
StatePlus is looking to grow its financial planning business, beginning new discussions at several funds about outsourcing advice.

Paris adds to the "why nots" for a December lift-off

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
To be sure, like the Madrid and London bombings, and 9/11, financial markets would regain their composure in no time after the Paris attacks.

Super guarantee charge bundled by red tape repeals

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
The federal government's Red Tape Repeal Day on Thursday included amendments to the superannuation guarantee charge (SGC) but the proposed legislation has been rolled over to parliament's final sitting weeks for the year.

Digital evolution highlighted at AIST awards

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) recognised clever use of data segmentation and social media campaigns to improve female member engagement at its annual Awards for Excellence.

Tax reform must not betray women

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015
If federal government savings from adjustments to excessive tax concessions for high income earners are not directed at improving the superannuation gender gap "it will be a betrayal of the women of Australia."