Total and permanent disability insurance through superBY LINDA BRUCE | VOLUME 10, ISSUE 2  Personal insurance policies, such as death, total & permanent disability (TPD) and income protection insurance, are often held within super. In fact, more than 70 per cent of ... Get articles like this delivered to your email - Sign up for the free weekly newsletter  More Articles |
Latest News
SMC pushes for carers to qualify for SG
|Australia's unpaid carers could retire with up to $45,000 more in superannuation if the federal government extends the Super Guarantee (SG) to the Carer Payment, according to new research from the Super Members Council (SMC).
FEATURE | Member engagement | On the ball
|Disengagement has cast a long shadow over the superannuation system, undermining the potential for members to achieve better retirement outcomes. A mixture of policy changes and increased awareness, however, is finally shifting members' attitude. Karren Vergara writes.
Equity Trustees opts out of super trustee business
Equity Trustees has decided to exit from its super trusteeship business via its subsidiary Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited (ETSL), after facing continued scrutiny over the Shield and First Guardian collapses.
Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn
Australian's superannuation balances continued to grow over the 2023-24 financial year, but new data has highlighted a persistent gender retirement gap, particularly among those approaching retirement.
Further Reading
Cover Story
Leading the way
SHARON DAVIS
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
Sharon Davis has always been fascinated by the human condition; it has driven her passion for people, her career, and building a better future for the next generation and beyond. Eliza Bavin writes.
Expert Feed
Leading with a more holistic approach to building credit portfolios
In this one-credit era, leadership is no longer about choosing sides. It is about building the tools required to lead across the credit continuum.
The role of consistency in emerging markets
EMs are often characterised as volatile and unpredictable, and to some extent that is fair. However, a consistent approach can deliver attractive outcomes.
The biggest risk in real estate today is doing nothing
As we look at the market today, one thing is clear: volatility and geopolitical noise loom large. But the biggest risk we see for real estate is not the ...
Why operational due diligence is more than a governance checklist
Governance isn't proven by policies; it's proven by repeatable decisions, transparent oversight and clear follow-through.
