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Fees ate my super…or did they?

From Rice Warner Actuaries

Are Australians paying too much in management fees on their superannuation? Recent discussion in the media suggests just that. However, some of the publicity is based on inaccurate claims or

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03 Jun 2014

Government pulls the wrong lever by delaying SuperStream

From SuperGuardian

A seasoned industry practitioner is highly critical of the Federal Government’s decision to push back the date by which superannuation funds must comply with the SuperStream contributions data standards. Superannuation

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02 Jun 2014

Early access arrangements for superannuation essential for those who need it

From FSC - Financial Services Council

The Financial Service Council said yesterday that an early access regime for super will be needed if the preservation age is to be lifted. This recognises that some Australians will

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27 May 2014

Treasurer Hockey keeps promise on ‘no adverse changes’ to superannuation in 2014-15 federal Budget

From FPA - Financial Planning Association

In Tuesday night’s 2014-15 Budget announcement, the Federal Government held firm on its commitment to avoid adverse changes to superannuation. There are some amendments outlined however that will benefit financial planning clients,

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15 May 2014

Defence Bank launches new super and pension product

From Defence Bank

The Defence Bank has expanded its offering to members and potential members with the launch of a new superannuation and pension product. Called Defence Bank Super, the new product has

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02 May 2014

Young people take more active interest in superannuation

From MLC Wealth

In a break with tradition, young people are taking a more active interest in their superannuation with the 30-49 year old group being the most concerned about planning for retirement,

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16 Apr 2014

AMP launches first whole of wealth App

From AMP

AMP has launched Australia’s first fully integrated ‘whole of wealth’ mobile app to drive customer engagement with their finances – as Newspoll research shows a quarter of working Australians know

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24 Feb 2014

An effective strategy against sequencing risk in superannuation

From Ability Capital

Ability Capital has demonstrated a new approach to tackling one of the most intractable problems facing superannuation investors in its white paper: The Search for El Dorado: New Strategies for Better

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18 Feb 2014

SPAA wants Government to address accurate costing of super tax concessions

From SMSF Association

The need for a higher concessional cap and the accurate costing of superannuation taxation concessions are two key issues the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) raises in its submission

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13 Feb 2014

One third of Australians expect major retirement savings shortfall

From National Australia Bank

Almost one third (31.7%) of Australians expect a large financial shortfall at retirement with a further 25% expecting a shortfall to some extent, according to a special report: MLC Retirement

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11 Feb 2014

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