The Superannuation Guarantee: should it be used as a tool of economic policy?

SimCorp RoundtableOn March 5, Investment & Technologyand investment administration softwareprovider, SimCorp, held a roundtablediscussion on last November’s “economists’open letter” to the Rudd Government.

Signed by eight of Australia’s leading economicminds, the letter advocated a shorttermreduction in the superannuationguarantee to 6 per cent, and a relaxing ofsuper access rules, as an economic stimulusduring this financial crisis.

The letter went on to advocate a gradual increase in theSG as Australia’s economy recovered, to aproposed 12 per cent by 2015.

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Super funds get practical on mental health by meeting members where they are

Super funds are in a prime position to promote more open conversations around mental health among members and employers, serving as a conduit between two worlds where the topic is both a personal wellbeing issue and a business challenge. One of the sector’s unique features is that it has broad exposure to the Australian economy,

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