Superannuation
‘Significant concerns’: $3b takeover of Aussie giant in jeopardy as ACCC spooks investors
The competition watchdog says the takeover of administration services giant Link could impact all property transactions in Australia.
- by Sarah Danckert
Latest
Industry super funds call for relaxation of financial advice regulations
Ahead of a Treasury review of the financial advice sector, industry super funds say they want to be able to provide cheap advice to retirees about how much money they need to retire and how long the will money last.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Opinion
Opinion
5 things you need to know to maximise your super
There has been, and will be, several significant changes to superannuation at the end of this month. You need to be aware of them... and act accordingly.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Part-time pay, full-time super: How one company aims to close the gap
EnergyAustralia said it wanted to not only encourage men to take time off when they had a baby but also tackle the gender superannuation gap.
- by Jewel Topsfield
‘We want to do it’: Labor’s super on parental leave scheme contingent on budget
The assistant treasurer said the government needs to get a good handle on the books first, but ensuring the tax office collects unpaid super is also a high priority.
- by Rachel Clun
Analysis
Investing
‘Stay the course’: Cash option proves costly for super switchers
Super fund members who switched their retirement savings from their fund’s balanced investment option to cash during the COVID-19 pandemic-induced market turmoil have missed out on big sharemarket gains.
- by John Collett
Analysis
Analysis
What Labor’s election victory means for your money
New Labor government policies to reduce childcare costs, make medicines less expensive and reduce carbon emissions to foster cheaper renewable energy are likely to put more cash in the pockets of householders.
- by John Collett
Opinion
Opinion
The tax trick everyone earning more than $45,000 needs to know
As the end of the financial year approaches, it’s time for everyone, particularly those earning more than $45,000 a year, to have a good look at the tax savings available on money funnelled into superannuation.
- by Jessica Irvine
Opinion
Opinion
Super is sacred: 3 ways to rescue (not raid) it
The beauty of our compulsory retirement savings system is it reserves money to shore up our long-term financial security, while we are far more focused with stretching out our cash as far as we can in the here and now.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Coalition’s super-for-housing policy could cost all fund holders: industry
Industry Super chief executive Bernie Dean said Australians could be left tens of thousands of dollars worse off because of the scheme.
- by Rachel Clun
‘Incredibly efficient’: Stock picker Wilson backs super-for-housing scheme
Wilson Asset Management chairman Geoff Wilson has thrown his support behind the scheme to allow first home buyers to withdraw $50,000 from super to buy a deposit.
- by Charlotte Grieve