 ROBYN FERGUSON , NICOLE RADICE , OLIVIA WILLIAMSON , LILY ROBINSON | SUNDAY, 24 NOV 2024 Preparing for Australia's upcoming disclosure requirements. Read more  CHRISTOPHER OVERTON | FRIDAY, 8 NOV 2024 Sometimes personal situation becomes desperate, leading to a member wanting to access the superannuation monies trapped in their superannuation fund. Read more  MICHAEL VRISAKIS , MAGED GIRGIS , ANDREW BRADLEY , TAMANNA ISLAM , HARTLEY SPRING | FRIDAY, 13 SEP 2024 This paper explores and seeks to demystify intra-fund advice and to provide well-needed legal illumination. Read more  LISA-MARIE MCKECHNIE , KATHY NEILSON , KERRY JACOBS | FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024 This paper looks at what has happened so far and considers what the sector might expect in the second half of the year. Read more  RUTH STRINGER , SIOBHAN DOHERTY , GUY SPIELMAN , JENNIFER DORNAN | FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2024 This paper looks at how the concept operates in the context of typical trustee structures. Read more  IAN NEWBERT | FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2024 The inconsistent application of indexation to the various key superannuation rates and thresholds for the coming 2024/25 year adds an additional layer of complexity on top of the existing labyrinth of rules and regulations facing individuals and superannuation ... Read more  MICHAEL CHAAYA , LINDA CHOI , KENDRA TURNER , EDWARD WIGGINS | FRIDAY, 26 APR 2024 This paper sets out a revised approach for business to consider when determining whether workers are employees or independent contractors for superannuation law purposes. Read more  GAVIN STUART , EMMA BOYCE , JAMES DUFF | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024 This paper examines the role of AFCA, the complaints process, and the powers and remedies available to AFCA with a focus on consumer complaints against lenders. In this piece, we provide an overview of AFCA generally as well as a detailed analysis of ... Read more  KATIE WOOD , MATT SPAIN , VINCENT GIANG , ASHLEIGH RUSSO , NICK WIGNEY | FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024 With the compulsory superannuation regime and seemingly endless growth of retirement savings in Australia, it comes as little surprise that superannuation funds have and will continue to face increased scrutiny in 2024, with ASIC making its position ... Read more  SIMUN SOLJO , ALLY CROWTHER | FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024 This paper provides a short overview of the Final Response. Following a period of consultation it is expected to progress to draft legislation towards the end of 2024. Read more |
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Small fee increases cost nest eggs $77k: Vanguard
A new analysis from Vanguard Australia shows superannuation funds charging marginal fee increases can cost members $77,000 in retirement.
MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector
MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.
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.
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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.
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