Is reforming tax on super the way forward?

  • On 22/05/2020
The path to reform Last September, the government set up a review into the retirement income system, in response to a recommendation made by the Productivity Commission.  It will cover the progress of the system after 25 years of mandatory contributions (known as SG) deducted from wages, and how the system is expected to perform […]

Liquidity needs of superannuation funds

  • On 01/05/2020
The superannuation industry has had phenomenal growth over the last 30 years, much of it attributable to the increasing mandatory employer contributions (now sitting at 9.5% of wages).    Our Superannuation Market Projections Report 2019 showed that industry assets grew by nearly 10% a year in the decade to June 2019.  Although this rate is unsustainable […]

What are the options for a smooth Pandemic exit strategy?

  • On 21/04/2020
Most Australians are now paying close attention to the pandemic sweeping the world.  As it is affecting every one of us, there is much discussion on death rates, flattening the curve, and the source and spread of new cases of COVID-19.  Actuaries are among those using existing skills and training to interpret the data and […]

Using retirement money to solve today’s problems

  • On 27/03/2020
Fixing short-term cash flow The impact of COVID-19 has turned the world upside down.  In economic terms, the impact was first marked by a rapid and large fall in global share markets.  The bellwether Dow Jones Index dropped by 37% over 40 days to 23 March, not only ending a lengthy bull market but foreshadowing […]
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