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Superannuation

Early release of super scammer sent to prison

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 24 SEP 2024
A Western Australian woman who illegally obtained $202,000 for herself and others via an early release of superannuation scam has been sentenced to three years' imprisonment.

Super for housing debate heats up

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
A recent report by economist Saul Eslake, which criticised the use of superannuation for home deposits, has been labelled "deeply flawed" by Australian Institute for Progress executive director Graham Young.

Reforms needed to boost engagement: ASFA

MATTHEW WAI  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
Research from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) shows only half of all adult Australians have consulted any source of information on preparing for retirement. The group says Tranche 2 of Delivering Better Financial Outcomes ...

ESSSuper ups admin fee cap

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2024
ESSSuper Income Stream members will see a 33% increase in their administration fee cap due to higher costs borne by the superannuation fund.

Super for housing to exacerbate affordability crisis: Eslake

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
Superannuation being used for house deposits would push up home prices, undermining Australians' home ownership prospects, slash retirement savings, and come at a significant cost to the Budget, according to a Corinna Economic Advisory report by Saul ...

Super to be paid on parental leave from July 2025

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 19 SEP 2024
The legislation that will see superannuation contributions paid alongside government-funded parental leave entitlements passed parliament this morning.

Payday Super penalties ramped up ahead of legislation

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
Employers who fail to pay superannuation contributions within seven days of paying wages will face harsh penalties under the government's new Payday Super laws.

TelstraSuper picks Equip for merger partner

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2024
After announcing earlier this year that it was open to a merger, TelstraSuper will now explore a 'merger of equals' with Equip Super.

Lost super bill sits at $18bn: ATO

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
Despite the Australian Taxation Office's best efforts, there is still close to $18 billion in superannuation yet to be reunited with those who earned it.

MLC Super to slash admin fees for members

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 SEP 2024
Most members will save about $100 per year after the reductions, while some will save as much as $375.