Tag: Superannuation
Demolishing the entire superannuation system
Is it worth having workers' retirement savings put at risk, and traded at the mercy of the market?[MORE]
Retail funds not so super
A new report says that when it comes to superannuation, the more you pay, the less you get.[MORE]
Super penalty tax 'forcing people onto the street'
There are calls for the Federal Government to look at changing laws that penalise some of the country's poorest people for taking their superannuation early.[MORE]
Financial health of hospital queried
The New South Wales Nurses Association says some staff at a private hospital in Lismore have not been paid their superannuation entitlements.[MORE]
Tas Govt defends public servant super deal
The Tasmanian Government says it is protecting, not short-changing, the state's thousands of retired public servants.[MORE]
Public servants push for better super deal
Tasmanian public servants say the State Government is short-changing their superannuation funds.[MORE]
Australia in for superannuation 'disaster'
Research has found Australians do not have enough in superannuation savings to live comfortably in retirement.[MORE]
Super recovery far from complete
Superannuation funds have had their best six months since compulsory super was introduced in 1992, but are still well down on pre-crisis levels.[MORE]
Govt considers financial services tax changes
The Federal Government will consider simplifying tax laws for foreign investors to boost Australia's financial services sector.[MORE]
Super funds show steady recovery
Average superannuation funds posted good gains in November, but are yet to return to pre-global financial crisis levels.[MORE]
'Simplifying' super funds will slash fees
The national review of Australia's superannuation system has found that fees could be cut in half if super funds are simplified.[MORE]
Super funds slide behind strong dollar
New figures show Australia's major super funds have posted their first loss in eight months.[MORE]
AMP-AXA could challenge major banks: Dunn
AMP is looking towards its proposed takeover of AXA Asia Pacific to help it become a "fifth pillar" and challenge the big four banks.[MORE]
AMP says unconcerned by end of commissions
AMP's CEO says an end to commissions will not cripple the company, and its proposed AXA takeover would enhance competition.[MORE]
Rudd 'full of it' over Costello's new job
Federal Opposition Leader Malcolm Turnbull has ramped up his rhetoric against Prime Minister Kevin Rudd for appointing Peter Costello to the Future Fund board of guardians.[MORE]
Costello takes Future Fund job
Peter Costello has accepted a position as a director on the Board of Guardians of the Future Fund.[MORE]
Government adviser calls for simpler super
The head of an inquiry into superannuation has called for the industry's simplification, including easier-to-understand fee structures and fewer and larger industry funds.[MORE]
Australia's retirement income not so super
More fuel has been added to the debate on superannuation contributions, with a new report finding Australian retirement incomes are behind other countries.[MORE]
Ex-MP hails High Court tax win
Retired politicians and judges expected to cash in after High Court says retired MP doesn't have to pay tax on his super.[MORE]
Retirements put on hold as crisis bites
A new survey has found people are pushing back their expected retirement age because of the global financial crisis.[MORE]
Hopes fade for lost super
Investors, including those in the Lithgow area who have lost money in the collapse of a superannuation fund, appear unlikely to see any of their money.[MORE]
Super investors recover some lost ground
New figures have shown balanced superannuation funds have posted their fifth consecutive month of gains.[MORE]
Retired public servants continue super campaign
Retired Commonwealth public servants have vowed to start a new campaign to have their superannuation payments linked to average weekly earnings.[MORE]
The super, and not-so-super, funds
Business editor Peter Ryan takes a look at official statistics which show industry super funds generally outperforming their retail rivals.[MORE]
Super collapse affects Lithgow coal workers
Current and former coal workers in Lithgow have been caught up in the collapse of a superannuation fund and they fear losses in the hundreds of thousands of dollars or possibly millions.[MORE]
