Policy and Regulation
Super needs stable policies to invest more
Super’s contribution to the pandemic is much broader than just processing early release payments. But the industry needs to see fewer policy changes.
Eva ScheerlinckMay 27, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Policy and Regulation
Rice: Is reforming tax on super the way forward?
Michael Rice says before the government makes a tax-grab it should look at the inequities in the superannuation system.
Elizabeth FryMay 25, 2020
Policy and Regulation
AusSuper’s Delaney: Don’t tighten too early
CIO Mark Delaney says more time should be spent analysing the government's fiscal response to the pandemic which will be key to Australia's recovery.
Sarah JonesMay 20, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Qantas Super juggles stand-down dilemma
Qantas Super CEO Michael Clancy says the term stand-down is not in the fund’s trust deed and he is working closely with the airline to figure out what it means for super.
Elizabeth FryMay 13, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Statewide’s Michalakis: No choice but MMT
Con Michalakis, the head of investments for the $9.4 billion Statewide Super, said a focus on tax and fiscal policies should be central to Canberra’s response to the coronavirus crisis.
Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Hume denies tax hike on super
Assistant superannuation minister Jane Hume said the government had no plans to raise tax on super to help pay for its giant stimulus package. Retirement experts don't believe her.
Elizabeth FryMay 6, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Tasplan chair: No such thing as a bad merger
In a post-Covid world, organic growth will be much tougher and mergers of even very small funds may become a more cost-effective option.
Naomi EdwardsMay 4, 2020
Policy and Regulation
Coronavirus tax hike to hit super members
Australia’s rich pool of retirement savings will likely be slugged with higher tax charges as Canberra struggles to repay the debt on its giant stimulus package.
Elizabeth FryApril 29, 2020
