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Superannuation

Industry bodies respond to Hockey's tax debate

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
The Financial Services Council, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia and Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees have responded to some of the questions raised in Treasurer Joe Hockey's Tax Discussion Paper.

Treasury opens discussion on tax reform

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2015
Treasurer Joe Hockey has issued the Tax Discussion Paper, raising fundamental questions about the future of Australia's tax system.

US schools should teach finlit

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2015
While US federal and state governments explore ways to boost private savings among Americans and introduce fiduciary standards for advisers, a major association has said a more important step is introducing financial literacy training into school curriculum.

Defensive pension pots just won't last

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015
Portfolio diversification and a greater allocation to growth assets are likely to help retirees make their superannuation last longer, according to modelling by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and State Street Global Advisors ...

VicSuper awards $100 million mandate to AB

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAR 2015
AllianceBernstein has been awarded a $100 million mandate from VicSuper for its Emerging Consumer strategy.

Islamic investment delivers strong return for Crescent Wealth

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2015
Crescent Weath's bid to invest following Islamic and ethical principles has delivered strong returns for the superannuation fund's 3,500 members.

LUCRF names new head of investments

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2015
LUCRF Super has appointed State Super's former chief investment officer Martin Drew as its new head of investments.

Telstra Super to review NAS custody arrangement

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2015
Telstra Super will review its current custodian arrangements with NAB Asset Servicing (NAS), which has been the fund's custodian for over 20 years.

Actuaries Institute demands long term policy focus

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2015
The Actuaries Institute recommended increased policy focus on retirement income in its final FSI submission.

Finance dominates top Australian companies list

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2015
Finance, superannuation and insurance companies continue to feature prominently in IBISWorld's Top 1000 Australian companies report.