A coalition of industry groups including the SMSF Association is demanding the government and the opposition “immediately and unequivocally rule out any move to tax unrealised investment gains in any part of the tax system”.
AMP’s new chair has used his inaugural AGM address to call for policy reform on the “decumulation” phase of superannuation and position AMP as a key player in addressing the challenge.
Rather than retreating in the face of rising volatility and geopolitical uncertainty, superannuation funds are tactically positioning themselves to capitalise on equity market weakness, prioritising liquidity and flexibility to make strategic buys.
The $16 billion fund has teamed up with a retirement income product specialist to give its members more confidence to spend in retirement.
Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock has quashed hopes of an out-of-schedule rate cut, telling an event in Sydney that it remains too early to determine the trajectory of interest rates as the RBA grapples with growing global economic volatility.
The CEO of superannuation advocacy body ASFA has laid out the sector’s expectations for Australia’s next government, underscoring the need for policy stability to safeguard members’ retirement savings.
The super fund-owned institutional investment manager has appointed an internal candidate as its next head of operations.
Aware Super has made a $1.6 billion investment in a 99-hectare industrial precinct in Melbourne’s North which, the fund clarified, also houses the nation’s first privately funded open-access intermodal freight terminal.
ASFA has affirmed its commitment to safeguarding Australia’s retirement savings as cyber activity becomes an increasing challenge for the financial services sector.
The shadow treasurer is not happy with the performance of some within the super sector, telling an event in Sydney on Thursday that some funds are obsessed with funds under management, above all else.