Hidden dangers in super’s new financial order
Industry funds talk openly of taking direct equity stakes in listed companies, but it could further expose Australia's capital markets and companies to political pressures and hidden investment risks.
SMSF turning point: carry on or wind up?
With ever-changing rules and restrictions, this is what you need to know whether you're forging ahead with your self-managed superannuation fund or handing over the reins.
Earnings season's wild price swings explained
Superannuation funds turning to passive investing styles to lower their costs may be to blame for the wild swings in company share prices during the latest reporting season.
ASIC sues NAB over fee for no service
The fee for no service misconduct at the centre of NAB's prolonged appearance before the Hayne royal commission has landed the bank in court.
PM has cemented age-based welfare burden: experts
Pegging eligibility for the age pension at 67 rather than 70 is bad policy because it will weigh heavily on the federal budget and encourage earlier retirement across the workforce, experts say.
Morrison dumps plans to lift pension age to 70
The last hangover from the notorious 2014 federal budget - a plan to lift the retirement age to 70 - has been dumped.
Time to wise up on Labor's tax grab
With a Labor government looking more likely, investors need to understand how the imputation credit proposal would affect them.
Behind industry super's dream run
IFM Investors chief Brett Himbury handed tens of millions of dollars in management fees back to wholesale investors this week - and drew attention to the union movement's biggest financial success story.
Most of Rest's $1b GAM money returned
The super fund Rest confirmed that it has received almost all of its investment in GAM back after redeeming from the troubled Swiss group.
Seven tips to help maximise your retirement savings
Boost your superannuation savings by following these helpful hints.
UK Domino's 'not cheap' but worth the investment
Over the longer term the high margin business model, share buybacks and strong growth prospects make a strong case for UK-listed Domino's, s...
