Objective of super submissions reveals the issue is far from simple

Submissions to the consultation on the objective for super have already raised differing views from associations and industry bodies.

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Mercer announces leadership appointments post-BT Super merger

Mercer has announced two executive appointments following the completed merger of BT Super into Mercer Super Trust and welcomed 350 BT employees to the firm.

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Super bodies welcome Govt's YFYS changes

The Financial Services Council, Industry Super Australia, and Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees have responded to the government’s consultation on Your Future, Your Super reforms.

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Govt announces updates to YFYS performance test

The Government has released the outcome of its review into Your Future, Your Super and announced updates to the performance test.

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ART rules out launching SMSF option

Australian Retirement Trust has ruled out two investment options for the fund: launching a self-managed superannuation fund and investing in bitcoin.

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Most Australians agree super’s purpose is for financial security

Australians overwhelmingly believe that the purpose of superannuation is for financial security and wellbeing in retirement, according to research.

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SMSFA responds to Government super tax consultation

As the Government opens the consultation on the proposed reduction of super tax concessions, the SMSF Association has flagged there may be ‘unintended consequences’.

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Grattan’s plans to reform super tax system

Excessively generous’ tax breaks on superannuation should be wound back to improve Australia’s budget, according to Grattan Institute.

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Mercer completes BT merger

Mercer Super Trust has completed the merger with BT to create a fund with $63 billion in assets under management.

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European sentiment lifts investor confidence index

The State Street Global Investor Confidence Index (ICI) increased by 3.8 points to 81.4 in March, up from 77.6 in February.

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