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ASFA has used its pre-Budget submission to warn the Government that looming legislation will adversely impact the encouragement of income streams....

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ASFA welcomes time-frame extension on electronic file formats SuperStream implementation....

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An Auditor-General’s report is unlikely to dampen financial services industry grumbling about how AUSTRAC is funded. ...

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Legislative changes impacting the co-contributions scheme and the consolidation of super accounts will be examined by a Parliamentary Committee....

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FEX will become the first non-ASX clearing facility and begin operations in approximately six months following the set-up of commercial and logistical arrangements. ...

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The Government has deferred any decision on licence applications from equities clearing facilities to enter Australia's clearing and settlement market ...

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The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) is confident the Government and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) can resolve high frequency trading is...

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ASFA says small business should and can adopt the super data and payment standard on time, utilising the Government's Small Business Superannuation Clearing House (SBSCH)...

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Pension accounts are too complex to be rolled over remotely by a super fund member through the ATO's proposed online portal, according to a submission made by ASFA....

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APRA has been given enhanced powers over the superannuation industry, with the Superannuation Legislation Amendment Bill passing through Parliament on Tuesday....

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The employer opt-out clause in the Productivity Commission's draft report on default arrangements in modern awards is not in the best interests of both parties, says AIST...

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The Government has released draft exposure legislation on capital gains tax relief for merging superannuation funds....

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

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Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

1 year 4 months ago

With member confidence constantly tested amid market volatility, super funds are struggling to provide clear, timely, and empathetic member communication – an area that’s...

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With Damian Graham stepping into a new capacity within the $190 billion super fund ahead of his retirement, a global search is set to commence for his replacement....

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Labor’s re-election has reignited calls to strengthen Australia’s $4.2 trillion super system, with industry bodies urging swift reform amid economic and demographic shift...

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