Future proofing

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Uncovering better analysis of industry fund costs with a focus on delivering enhanced member experience. The GFC, Cooper Review and Stronger Super have increased focus on cost efficiencies and member

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Tax reform must address unfair super tax penalties and encourage saving

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The Self Managed Super Fund Professionals’ Association (SPAA) has today called for tax reforms including an increase in the annual concessional superannuation caps and a solution to the problem of

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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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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

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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

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BT insurance new end-to-end life solutions a success with advisers and dealer groups

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BT Protection Plans have been added to more than 100 approved product lists within dealer groups and the number of advisers the products have doubled since its launch in February 2011 to

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Trade surplus hits seven month high

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International trade; Performance of Services Australia’s trade surplus widened by $716 million to $2,333 million in May – a seven month high. Exports rose 3.2 per cent with imports up

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Life insurance gap beginning to close in Australia

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New report from Rice Warner reveals increasing levels of personal insurance Australia’s life insurance gap has reduced over the last six years, according to a new report from Rice Warner Actuaries.

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A Short Morality Play – The Triway Super Case

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A recent decision of the AAT has highlighted certain basic rules when operating an SMSF. The facts of the case are very straightforward. A couple, at the urging of their

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Still engaged? Let’s make the relationship permanent

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Leading  financial technology firm Decimal has called on superannuation fund trustees to re-think their long-term approach to the perennial issue of fund member engagement. “The superannuation industry has worked hard for

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