Superannuation funds are being warned that they are legally required to understand and manage the financial risk posed by climate change, two industry experts have revealed. In the latest update by SC Noel Hutley and commercial barrister James Mack, the lawyers have advised members that superannuation...
The government has announced an overhaul of the superannuation performance test to capture admin fees and to provide certainty to funds looking to invest in domestic infrastructure and unlisted property. Fund administration fees will now be included in the government’s underperformance test for superannuation funds, which...
The government is being urged to consider a 1 per cent aged care levy to help pay for the underfunded sector following the release of the aged care royal commission findings. The aged care royal commission last month found a decades-long string of reports and inquiries exposing...
How many of us move through life accepting the path that is given to us rather than aligning what is important to us with our daily actions? It is when our values align with our actions that we are most satisfied and feel that we are...
The Global Wellness Institute, a nonprofit research and educational resource for the global wellness industry, today released the top trends in hydrothermal spa and wellness experiences as identified by the GWI’s Hydrothermal Initiative. One of 23 GWI initiatives committed to increasing the awareness of both the...
Superannuation funds have continued their “astonishing” COVID bounceback and are now likely to finish the 2021 financial year with double-digit growth, an industry expert has revealed. Stats released by Chant West showed that median growth funds, with between 61 to 80 per cent in growth assets,...
Australians who accessed their superannuation early are being urged to kickstart rebuilding their balances as the economy recovers from its first recession in three decades. Research released by Colonial First State showed that a majority of Australians who withdrew their super through the early release scheme...
Clients have many misconceptions around their superannuation and this can impact on how they plan for the future. The right questions can prompt a broader conversation on the benefits of estate planning. Many clients naturally assume that their superannuation will be paid in accordance with their...
If you're wondering who'll get the home you're currently living in, the car, or boat if you have one, we answer some of the commonly asked questions, so you're across your rights and responsibilities. If you’ve recently split from your partner or are simply wondering what...
Latest figures have shown a monthly decline of over 3 per cent in first home buyer activity, but levels still remain at their highest since 2009. New statistics have revealed a decline in first home buyer activity, with national first buyer lending down 3.3 per cent...
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