Superannuation

Superannuation

Silk says mega funds are good for members

Ian Silk, the head of the country’s largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper said the rise of the mega fund is good for the industry as long as it provide benefits to members.

Elizabeth FryNovember 21, 2019

Superannuation

David Bell to head new Australian retirement think-tank

The Ex-Mine Super CIO has been appointed executive director of the Conexus Institute, a think tank that aims to become a catalyst for change in the Australian retirement sector.

Sarah JonesNovember 18, 2019

Superannuation

ASFA boss defends super against ‘contagious false narrative’

ASFA boss Martin Fahy has hit out against critics of Australia’s superannuation system, warning that it is currently in the grip of a contagious false narrative which risks undermining retirement outcomes.

Elizabeth FryNovember 14, 2019

Superannuation

QSuper tie-up heralds more deals in 2020

Next year is shaping up to be a busy one for mergers in the superannuation industry. QSuper’s potential tie-up with Sunsuper to create a $180 billion fund is said to be just one of a number of deals that will be announced in the next 12 months.

Sarah JonesNovember 12, 2019

Superannuation

Global critique calls for Aussie reform

A global working group of pension experts critiqued the Australian system at the recent ICPM meeting in Sydney. They emphasised a desperate need for the system to move from accumulation to retirement income, reduce complexity, focus on retirees and be holistic.

Amanda WhiteNovember 11, 2019

Superannuation

Kelty fires up: ‘Leave super alone’

The ex-ACTU leader, regarded as one of the fathers of superannuation, gave a passionate plea to policy makers and the populous to stop meddling with the nation's retirement system.

Tahn SharpeOctober 24, 2019

Superannuation

Costello says Future Fund ‘alert’ to market risks

Peter Costello said the board of the $165.7 billion Future Fund “remains alert” to growth and market shocks despite high allocation to risk assets.

Sarah JonesOctober 22, 2019

Superannuation

‘Open super’ could put funds under pressure: KPMG

Just as open banking is expected to be a game changer for Australian lenders, KPMG said the new “open super” platform could revolutionise the country’s pension industry.

Sarah JonesOctober 18, 2019

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