Markets close out March quarter on a positive

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While inflation indicators continue to be closely watched, markets recorded a positive return in March following the slight fall in February, closing the first three months of 2023 on a... Read more continue reading

Musings on the $3m cap consultation paper

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The Consultation Paper has just been released on the Labor Government’s proposed changes to the tax concessional treatment of superannuation. These proposed changes have caused much consternation amongst those involved... Read more continue reading

The retirement income challenge – how much do your clients actually need?

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Retirement signals one of the most important periods in an individual’s lifetime – once their work-life cycle begins, it is for many people a significant life-stage on the horizon. Even... Read more continue reading

Markets remain cool while inflation remains warm in February

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As markets focus on the persistence of inflation, returns were subdued over the month with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option generated a return of... Read more continue reading

The $3 million dollar question – hard or soft cap?

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On 28 February 2023 a joint press release from the Federal Treasurer & Assistant Treasurer announced a proposal to impose an extra tax on superannuation benefits of more than $3... Read more continue reading

One big flaw in Jim Chalmers’ super cap plan

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Plato Investment Management, a Sydney-based asset management firm with over $10 billion in assets under management and a strong focus on retirement income, says the Labor Government’s $3 billion super... Read more continue reading

Super funds off to a fast start to 2023

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Having navigated a testing 2023, super funds kicked off the new year in style with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) surging an impressive 3% in... Read more continue reading

Market rally gives super funds a positive start to 2023

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Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option generated a return of 3.0% in January, which will be welcome news for members following a disappointing 2022 calendar... Read more continue reading

State Street entrusted with the custody of superannuation accounts for more than 2 million Australians

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State Street Corporation (NYSE:STT) has announced it has been chosen to provide custodial, investment administration and data management services to Australian Retirement Trust (ART), one of the nation’s largest super... Read more continue reading

Paying super with wages will end the $33 billion unpaid super scourge and boost savings for millions

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Mandating more frequent super payments in the May Budget would end Australia’s multi-billion-dollar unpaid super rip off while potentially also boosting investment returns for millions of workers who get all... Read more continue reading