Govt sets its pre-election retirement income agenda

Govt sets its pre-election retirement income agenda

The Treasurer, Jim Chalmers has set out the superannuation and retirement incomes agenda the Govt will take to next year's Federal Election.
Tick, tock as super faces the inexorable election clock

Tick, tock as super faces the inexorable election clock

As the Government faces into the forthcoming Federal Election the Treasurer's superannuation/retirement agenda is hardly a barbecue stopper.
APRA continues unlisted assets super scrutiny

APRA continues unlisted assets super scrutiny

Just days after acting on HESTA, APRA has flagged its imminent release of a deep dive into superannuation funds and unlisted assets.
Rising arrow above super

Super returns headed for double digits in 2024

Staff Writer 21 November 2024 No Comments

Stronger share markets in November are likely to push superannuation fund returns into double digits to end 2024 says Chant West.

Hourglass and alarm clock

Funds lament Govt’s failure to legislate purpose of super

Mike Taylor 21 November 2024 No Comments

Australia’s major super fund group is lamenting the fact that legislation enshrining the objective of super has not passed the Parliament.

Stockspot Super launches

Stockspot welcomes first-ever super product

Patrick Buncsi 21 November 2024 No Comments

Stockspot has launched its first-ever ‘ETF-only’ superannuation product

Warning sign

APRA sends signal via HESTA on unlisted asset valuations

Mike Taylor 20 November 2024 4 Comments

APRA may have assessed that no legal breaches occurred but it has sent a clear message about unlisted asset valuations via HESTA.

AMP North adds to its senior leadership with three new hires

CFMEU Cbus nominees satisfy proper persons test

Mike Taylor 20 November 2024 No Comments

Cbus has gone to the trouble of issuing a statement confirm three CFMEU-nominated directors have passed muster as fit and proper.

Finder acquires cashback platform Grow My Money

Finder acquires super, mortgage cashback platform

Patrick Buncsi 20 November 2024 No Comments

Finder Group, owner of popular product comparison website Finder, has acquired retail cashback platform Grow My Money.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

APRA action sees HESTA pay members over valuation decisions

Mike Taylor 19 November 2024 6 Comments

Big nursing sector fund, HESTA has been required to make payments to members impacted by valuation decisions made ahead of Covid-19.


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Fixed income markets: When the stars align

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Fixed income markets offer compelling investment opportunities alongside continued lower inflation and central banks entering the easing cycle. 

3 Lessons from 20 Years of investing in Australian Equities

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 November 2024

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Successful investing in Australian equities requires finding high quality businesses and avoiding permanent capital loss. Here we show you how.

Reporting season podcast: temper your enthusiasm (slightly)

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Companies tempered growth promises heading into 2025. Explore encouraging economic indicators and stocks we think have earnings growth potential.

Aussie credit stacks up

Financial Newswire Contributor 1 October 2024

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Western Asset believes that Australian credit is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Learn how the inclusion of “plus” sectors into the asset mix can im


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Warning sign

APRA sends signal via HESTA on unlisted asset valuations

Mike Taylor | 20 November 2024APRA may have assessed that no legal breaches occurred but it has sent a clear message about unlisted asset valuations via HESTA.
AMP North adds to its senior leadership with three new hires

CFMEU Cbus nominees satisfy proper persons test

Mike Taylor | 20 November 2024Cbus has gone to the trouble of issuing a statement confirm three CFMEU-nominated directors have passed muster as fit and proper.
Finder acquires cashback platform Grow My Money

Finder acquires super, mortgage cashback platform

Patrick Buncsi | 20 November 2024Finder Group, owner of popular product comparison website Finder, has acquired retail cashback platform Grow My Money.
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

APRA action sees HESTA pay members over valuation decisions

Mike Taylor | 19 November 2024Big nursing sector fund, HESTA has been required to make payments to members impacted by valuation decisions made ahead of Covid-19.

CareSuper and MIESF to merge

Mike Taylor | 19 November 2024CareSuper and the Meat Industry Employees Superannuation Fund have signed a heads of agreement ahead of a merger/member transfer.
Regulatory scrutiny

Super funds still shaping investments to performance test

Mike Taylor | 19 November 2024New research from bfinance has confirmed super funds remain sensitive to the YFYS performance test in terms of fees and investments.
Tip of the iceberg

Cbus claims handling issues ‘tip of broader iceberg’

Mike Taylor | 18 November 2024Cbus is not the only superannuation fund facing scrutiny over claims handling with an expert describing it as the tip of the iceberg.
podcast

Rest launches new video podcast to ‘debunk’ superannuation

Yasmine Raso | 18 November 2024Rest has released a new video podcast to address the complexities surrounding super and increase financial awareness and education.