Last updated: December 03, 2010

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DIY super continues to fall out of favour

NOT-FOR-PROFIT industry funds are set to overtake self-managed funds as fastest growing type of super.

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Workers $200bn off comfortable retirement

"URGENT need" to increase the superannuation guarantee levy on wages from nine to 12 per cent.

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Australians confused by super terms

AUSTRALIANS approaching retirement are confused about the meaning of superannuation terms.

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Super fund member sign-ups slump

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THE competition to win over new superannuation members is heating up as the number of memberships slumps to the lowest level on record and is expected to go backwards.

Oldies going for broke before retirement

RETIREES with modest super payouts are spending their cash on holidays before surrendering to the mercy of the age pension.

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Cooper calls for data standards in super

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COOPER review chairman Jeremy Cooper wants common data standards in superannuation industry to be legally enforceable.

Super industry told 'pain before gain'

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BILL Shorten warned super industry leaders to stop 'picking on' the Government's proposed boost to compulsory guarantees yesterday.

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Super funds deliver goods despite dollar

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AVERAGE fund increased 2.4pc in September despite the rampant Aussie dollar slashing returns.

Lost super windfall as $13 billion sits idle

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MORE than $13bn in inactive super accounts will be taken by the Government unless it is claimed.

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Retail in the doldrums

POOR consumer and business confidence, coupled with interest rate uncertainty, has been blamed for SA's poor retail trade performance in October.