News : Superannuation

APRA imposes new conditions on AMP Super

June 17, 2019

APRA has imposed new licence conditions on AMP Super to address a range of issues identified by the prudential regulator during and after the financial services royal commission.

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Superannuation

Election result should prompt new SMSF push

June 13, 2019

Jason Spits

SMSF practitioners should use the result of the recent federal election to re-engage with consumers and push the case for SMSFs over retail and industry funds, according to an SMSF expert.

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Insurance, Superannuation

Super sector launches life insurance education campaign

June 12, 2019

Tharshini Ashokan

Two superannuation bodies have launched a joint campaign to raise awareness of the upcoming Protecting Your Super changes and their impact on life insurance cover through super.

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Superannuation

SG rise needed for adequate retirement

June 6, 2019

Darin Tyson-Chan

A case has been advanced to have the superannuation guarantee levy increased from 9.5 per cent on the back of new financial modelling.

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Insurance, Superannuation

SMSF members at risk of losing life insurance cover

June 6, 2019

Hrishikesh Joshi

SMSF members may lose life insurance cover held within an APRA-regulated fund if they fail to contribute to it or reactivate it before 1 July.

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Retirement, Superannuation

Retirees squeezed by rates, longevity

June 6, 2019

Jason Spits

Longer life spans and lower interest rates are putting pressure on retirement income streams that that could be resolved with new investment products.

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Pensions, Retirement, Superannuation

Poll indicates strong support for raising SG

June 3, 2019

Tharshini Ashokan

The majority of Australians are supportive of raising the rate of compulsory superannuation and believe the age pension alone will not meet their retirement needs.

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Administration, Superannuation