Automatic consolidation of low-balance accounts

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 From January 2014, the ATO will help super funds to auto-consolidate accounts with low balances by providing details of these accounts to members’ active funds. The information will be provided... Read more continue reading

SISFA questions wealth tax: “surcharge reincarnated”

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The Small Independent Superannuation Funds Association (SISFA) has questioned the intentions of the Government in imposing a wealth tax on high income earners making superannuation contributions.  “If this goes ahead,... Read more continue reading

BT Financial Group statement on Productivity Commission inquiry

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One of Australia’s leading superannuation providers today said the Government’s announcement of a Productivity Commission Inquiry was an important step for millions of Australian workers.  BT Financial Group head of... Read more continue reading

AFA congratulates Minister Shorten on SG increase

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The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) congratulates the Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation, Bill Shorten, for taking the first step towards ensuring a better standard of living in retirement.... Read more continue reading

Bendigo Wealth announces release of Bendigo SmartStart Super

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Bendigo Wealth has announced the release of Bendigo SmartStart Super™. Bendigo Wealth, the wealth management division of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank, is backed by the heritage and strength of over 150... Read more continue reading

Socialist approach of MySuper encourages member disengagement

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The Government’s Stronger Super package released this week unnecessarily dumbs down superannuation, encourages Australians to disengage with their super and wilfully ignores the fact that there are already many viable,... Read more continue reading

BT Financial Group’s response to Government’s Stronger Super announcement

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BT Financial Group, one of Australia’s largest superannuation providers, says the flexibility the Government has included in its Stronger Super announcement will provide a solid foundation for the future of... Read more continue reading

AustralianSuper building in-house investment talent

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AustralianSuper is pleased to announce the appointment of Innes McKeand to the Fund’s newly created role of Head of Equities. In this role, Mr. McKeand will be responsible for the... Read more continue reading

CSSA: Market volatility highlights risks to ordinary workers

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The current volatility on share markets around the world should demonstrate to Government that ordinary workers cannot afford to be without the financial guidance and access to advice currently provided... Read more continue reading

Member retention is the new engagement warns Rice Warner

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The issue of fund member retention at retirement has supplemented member engagement as one of the more pressing issues facing Australia’s $1.4 trillion superannuation sector according to Michael Rice, Managing... Read more continue reading