Also refer to the MCom + MIB Student Guide

Description

This unit is designed to provide an overview of the Australian superannuation industry.

Topics

• A market overview
• A historical perspective - the growth of superannuation
• The introduction of compulsory superannuation - award based superannuation
• More compulsory superannuation - the Superannuation Guarantee Charge
• Protecting members - the role of the trustee
• Prudential legislation - the Superannuation Industry Supervision Act
• Current issues
• Investment management of superannuation funds
• Death and Disability benefits
• Tax treatment of superannuation
• Superannuation and divorce