After-tax returns prove a more effective investment indicator

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Russell’s After-Tax Survey: Research validates objective of Stronger Super to compare like-for-like returns. Super fund members set to benefit from mandatory focus on after-tax performance.  Pre-tax performance is not the

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MySuper bites into employee benefits

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Employers may be forced to reduce the benefits they provide for their employees as a result of Stronger Super legislation, as certain super funds change their structure to comply with

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Superannuation strategies for compliance and competition

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A significant number of Australian employers are yet to fully assess the impact of the upcoming Stronger Super reforms on their operations, and more than half don’t have a plan

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Stronger Super implementation

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With key parts of Stronger Super now law, ASIC today published information for industry to help them understand the reforms. The information is provided in responses to questions ASIC has

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ASIC to help industry implement Stronger Super

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ASIC has announced initiatives to help industry understand their regulatory obligations under the Stronger Super reforms. This follows the recent release of exposure draft legislation on the reforms. ASIC’s announcement includes:

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SMSF ‐ Pre 30 June 2012 Update

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For those working with superannuation the following two strategies are worth considering prior to 30 June. In‐Specie Asset Transfers Announced last year under the Stronger Super reform, (although yet to

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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

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Stronger Super: FPA resolves to support Australian super fund members

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The Financial Planning Association (FPA) today welcomes further clarity on the MySuper reforms contained within the Stronger Super package, but will continue to question key advice aspects of these reforms

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