Volume 4 Number 3

Volume 4 Issue 3

Administration & Management

ANDREW BRAGG | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

A survey by The Financial Services Council and DST Global Solutions on superannuation account consolidation ... Read more

But I just wanted to transfer some investments to my super fund ...

GRAEME COLLEY | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

Graeme Colley, director of education and professional standards at SPAA, explains the finer points of what can and can't be acquired by a self managed super fund ... Read more

Outcome oriented funds: the next generation of super

JOHN WILSON , SARA HIGGINS | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

This research suggests that funds that target a retirement income replacement goal and are outcome-oriented are likely to be the next generation of funds. And more specifically, lifecycle strategies ... ... Read more

Using trauma proceeds to topup income protection

STEPHEN MILLER | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

While holding trauma insurance in an SMSF has been a contentious issue for many years, APRA and the ATO have stated it can be done subject to certain caveats. ... Read more

A demographic approach to superannuation policy

REECE AGLAND | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

An effective retirement incomes policy must be one that is based on analysis of demographic data, an understanding of what motivates human behaviour and political will based on effective, long term policy ... ... Read more

Investment

How sustainable are Australian retailers' new sourcing strategies?

MANS CARLSSON-SWEENY | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

Cautious consumers have led discretionary retailers to increase their focus on supply chain efficiencies. However, only chasing cheaper labour costs can backfire. Investors need to understand the direct ... ... Read more

A 21st century investment theme: Food

TOM STEVENSON | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

Increasing populations and food shortages around the world mean that food as an asset class is increasingly attractive, writes Tom Stevenson ... Read more

What now for emerging markets?

SLIM FERIANI | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

After an excellent start to 2012 when emerging markets rose by 18% in US dollar terms over the first two months of the year, investor sentiment and performance have clearly faltered over recent months ... ... Read more

The investment case for emerging market debt

YOEL PRASETYO , MANIRANJAN KUMAR | Comments | TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012

In 1973, a global oil crisis reversed traditional flow of capital as oil exporting nations began to accumulate vast wealth. ... Read more

Latest News


Super funds don't vote together: ACSI ELIZABETH MCARTHUR \| 12:52PM The House of Representatives committee looking into common ownership of ASX companies has continued this week, with the super industry hitting back at suggestions that funds act in unison.	APRA to mandate independent certifications KARREN VERGARA Prudential regulator APRA plans to go ahead with mandating independent certifications within group insurance as recommended by the financial services Royal Commission.

New super fund prepares for launch ELIZABETH MCARTHUR Tomorrow Super is readying itself for a $5 million pre-IPO funding round, with the promise of a financial adviser friendly superannuation solution.	AMP reduces super fees JAMIE WILLIAMSON Members of AMP's super products will see savings across both administration and investment fees from October, with some set to make significant savings.

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