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In light of COVID-19, should we switch our retirement system to a universal pension?

In light of COVID-19, should we switch our retirement system to a universal pension?

The COVID-19 crisis potentially opens the way for big changes to Australia's retirement system. Could we use super to fund pensions?

Ummul Ruthbah

Four things to consider before accessing your super early

Four things to consider before accessing your super early

The move to allow people facing financial stress due to COVID-19 to access their superannuation before retirement could backfire.

Paul Lajbcygier

Department of Banking and Finance

Reducing the ‘care penalty’ on women makes basic economic sense

Reducing the ‘care penalty’ on women makes basic economic sense

From the moment they start work until they retire, women typically earn less than men. What measures can address this?

Carly Moulang

Department of Accounting

How the gender gap hits the superannuation of Australian women early

How the gender gap hits the superannuation of Australian women early

The gender differences show that labour market forces are a key factor as to why women persistently fall behind men when it comes to superannuation savings.

Carly Moulang

Department of Accounting

Getting the most from your superannuation

Getting the most from your superannuation

Australia's superannuation system is world leading; but it is also highly complex and has looming challenges. How can people understand it better, in order to retire better? With Professor Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenik.

Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick

Department of Banking and Finance

Superannuation – How much risk are you exposed to?

Superannuation – How much risk are you exposed to?

Australian investors need to be more informed by their super fund in relation to the risk their nest egg may be exposed to.

Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick

Department of Banking and Finance

When men talk about super, women stay silent

When men talk about super, women stay silent

Australians turn to their co-workers for advice on super, rather than professionals. But there is a surprising gender aspect to this.

Carly Moulang

Department of Accounting

Why Australian funds management needs greater transparency

Why Australian funds management needs greater transparency

Access to data, increased transparency and greater understanding by investors are needed to improve the Australian funds management industry.

Paul Lajbcygier

Failing returns: Why hedge funds are not value for money

Failing returns: Why hedge funds are not value for money

Evidence continues to mount that the trend among Australian superannuation fund managers to try to maximise investment returns through the use of hedge funds that utilise "active" strategies has not paid off.

Paul Lajbcygier

Department of Banking and Finance

Leaving it to fate: how personality influences wealth

Leaving it to fate: how personality influences wealth

Personality plays more of a role in determining a person's level of wealth at retirement than previously thought.

Sonja de New

‘High risk, high return’ theory for super stands up for young investors

‘High risk, high return’ theory for super stands up for young investors

Young people may be better off pursuing an aggressive strategy for their superannuation over the long-term, despite persistent sharemarket volatility and concerns that another global financial crisis could occur.

Banita Bissoondoyal-Bheenick

Department of Banking and Finance

Retirement redefined: As super grows up, how is it shaping up?

Retirement redefined: As super grows up, how is it shaping up?

Just how much is needed to fund a “comfortable” retirement?

Deborah Ralston