Keeping members engaged has become a critical issue for superannuation funds, particularly in light of increasing competition in the sector, and mastering digital channels appears to be the proverbial Holy Grail in this regard. Read more

One thing is certain; the market that we are all operating in today will not be the same in 10 years' time, in 2025. Markets, our industry and the world will keep changing. Read more

Is the market for superannuation administration services in Australia at the end of the road? The marketplace for what we call superannuation administration services is no longer competitive. Yet, competitive risks and opportunities remain if we divide ... Read more

Investing with an after-tax focus is an idea whose time has come. But every idea is only as good as its implementation, and superannuation funds are now facing the important question of who can help. This paper examines two alternative approaches available ... Read more

There is a tremendous shift in the focus of individuals to take control of their own retirement funding. Currently in Australia there are more than 528,000 Self-Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs), with more than 999,900 members. Over the past year ... Read more

While the Australian superannuation industry has been preoccupied in recent years with responding to a raft of regulatory change, the world has not stood still. A number of forces have come into play that stand to radically shape and transform the superannuation ... Read more

Global Partnerships Executive Solutions managing director Lynda Petrovski shares some tips on being an outstanding leader in the financial services industry. Read more

In this provocative piece, QMV Super Solutions' legal consultant Jonathan Steffanoni asks some questions around the regulation of SMSFs that are sure to raise some hackles. Read more

You can almost hear the collective sigh of relief as 2009 draws to a close. After surviving the near collapse of the global banking system in 2008, this year has seen unprecedented scrutiny of all aspects of the financial services industry. With several ... Read more

The Henry review presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reform Australia's tax and transfer system to meet the challenges of the future. With an aging population it is essential Australia has an equitable and efficient retirement income ... Read more