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 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 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 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 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? 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 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 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 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 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 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 What we don’t know about retirement Despite decades of study into our superannuation system, surprisingly little is known about the level of financial assets Australians have when they retire, particularly for households. Department of Econometrics and Business Statistics Prev 1 2 3 Next
