CSSA supports industry preference for default super option

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The Corporate Super Specialist Alliance (CSSA) has come out in support of other industry bodies responding to the Interim Report of the Productivity Commission Inquiry into Default Superannuation Funds (the

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Research reveals sobering stats about baby boomers’ outlook

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A recent survey of the savings and debt habits of Australians has revealed that many Baby Boomers are facing precarious times, with a third of this generation entering retirement with

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CSSA: MySuper and Grandfathering

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The Corporate Super Specialists Alliance (CSSA), whose members work with Australian companies and their workers to provide them with improved life insurance and superannuation outcomes via their corporate superannuation plans,

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Pensions ruling opens Pandora’s box for some super funds

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The State Technical Days held by the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) has highlighted that the draft pensions ruling released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO) still leaves open

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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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Research from Macquarie and SPAA confirms advisers need to start talkin’ ‘bout your generation

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Advisers need to tailor their advice to clients at a generational level according to the findings of a new report from Macquarie Bank and the SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia

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Not so super: Baby Boomers’ retirement reality

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Not having sufficient funds for retirement is a cause for alarm among Baby Boomers in Australia with more than half expecting to run out of money after retiring. According to

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New digital resources to help students understand tax and super

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A new digital resource has been launched to help high school students understand the principles of taxation and superannuation. Developed by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO), the new Digital Curriculum

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APRA releases quarterly superannuation statistics for March 2012

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its March 2012 Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication. Total estimated assets, which include the assets of self-managed superannuation funds and the balance of

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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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