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The superannuation industry is backing Labor superannuation policy and expecting a Labor victory at the next federal poll.

Industry backs sole purpose test changes

The superannuation industry appears split on whether political advertising represents a breach of the sole purpose test, but most believe the test needs changing, in any case.

ASIC warns against use of binary option provider

12 November

Superannuation

ASFA warns of $1.6m cap impact on franking credits proposal

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has warned that the Labor Party’s proposal to abolish

The Minister for Revenue and Financial Services, Kelly O’Dwyer has confirmed the Government’s desire to pursue a comprehensive overhaul of the superannuation system.

12 November

Superannuation

Budget super reforms to go before Senate

The Federal Senate will this week consider the controversial amendment to the Superannuation Industry (Supervision

The September quarter saw a decline in housing affordability nationally and the continuation of a decline in first home buyers.

8 November

Superannuation

Retiree housing a key income issue: AIST, Grattan

The Grattan Institute’s recommendation that more rental housing assistance be provided is not enough to combat the

8 November

Superannuation

Frydenberg rules out SG change

The Federal Treasurer, Josh Frydenberg has made clear the Government will opt for retirement income certainty

8 November

Superannuation

ASFA claims Grattan attacking ordinary Australians

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has joined the dissent against the Grattan Institute’s

7 November

Superannuation

Mercer and Kogan.com to launch new super fund

There’s a new kid on the superannuation block with Mercer and Kogan.com announcing this morning that they will

7 November

Superannuation

Political advertising the democratic right of super funds

Industry Super Australia has declared political advertising to be the democratic right of superannuation fund

7 November

Superannuation

ISA v Grattan on Super Guarantee

Industry Super Australia has strongly disagreed with Grattan Institute analysis that the superannuation guarantee

7 November

Superannuation

Commercial lender rails against possible LRBA ban

Commercial property lender Thinktank has urged regulators and the Government not to ban the use of limited

6 November

Superannuation

Employees urge greater mental health investment

Australian workplace mental health is still a work in progress, as one in four employees experience a high level

6 November

Superannuation

Qantas Super announces death of director

Qantas Super has issued an announcement regarding the death of its board member, Paul Costello.

5 November

Superannuation

ASIC questions value of default super advertising

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has openly questioned the value of superannuation funds

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“Army of lobbyists” pushed Govs for light super regulation5 days 8 hours ago

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Industry Super Funds - I wonder how all those healthy, non smoking, office workers feel about...

Most Aussies against subsidising genetically at-risk insureds5 days 11 hours ago

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Are APRA or ASIC intending to take the same stance against the execs of the banks and insurers?...

APRA moves to disqualify IOOF executives including MD5 days 11 hours ago

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ASFA warns of $1.6m cap impact on franking credits proposal

Budget super reforms to go before Senate

Retiree housing a key income issue: AIST, Grattan

Frydenberg rules out SG change

ASFA claims Grattan attacking ordinary Australians

Mercer and Kogan.com to launch new super fund

Political advertising the democratic right of super funds

ISA v Grattan on Super Guarantee

Commercial lender rails against possible LRBA ban

Employees urge greater mental health investment

Qantas Super announces death of director

ASIC questions value of default super advertising

U.S. Outlook: Aging economic expansion still flexing its muscles

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Riders on the storm: Fixed income investing for a rising rate world

3 key takeaways from the U.S. midterm elections

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