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• Asia Pacific Insurance

  This publication features hot topics and insurance industry developments for the Asia Pacific region. Our aim is to provide our readers with a high quality review of risk management and insurance issuesContinue reading...

• Insight - May 2012

  The main 2012 budget announcements on superannuation confirmed two pre-budget rumours – a reduction in the contribution tax concession for people earning over $300,000 pa, and the deferral, for two years, of a higher concessional contributions cap for people over age 50.Continue reading...

• Bulletin - May 2012

  The main 2012 budget announcements on superannuation confirmed two pre-budget rumours – a reduction in the contribution tax concession for people earning over $300,000 pa, and the deferral, for two years, of a higher concessional contributions cap for people over age 50.Continue reading...

• Hedge Fund Fees Get a Makeover as Investors Take the Upper Hand

  Sydney, 2 May 2012 – Only around one-third* of outperformance from skill** should go to hedge fund managers in the form of fees, with the rest going to the investor according to new research from Towers Watson, the global professional services company. In the research, entitled Hedge fund investing – opportunities and challenges, the company argues that this is wholly appropriate given investors place 100% of their capital at risk.Continue reading...

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  De-risking options for DB funds

  There are three fundamental questions that plan sponsors should ask of the executives in charge of pension finance: How much risk are we carrying? Should we de-risk? How can de-risking be achieved? Continue reading...

• New Remuneration Disclosure Rules for Superannuation

  Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten has announced draft remuneration disclosure rules aimed to bring super fund trustees and senior executives in line with provisions that apply to publicly-listed companies. The new Towers Watson Executive Compensation team, combined with our long experience consulting to the superannuation industry means we are uniquely placed to assist funds. Continue reading...

• Investment Mistakes Identify Real Skill

  Sydney, 26 April 2012 - Poorly performing investments by fund managers can be more revealing than their successes when assessing investment skill according to an article in Towers Watson’s annual Global Investment Matters publication.
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• Super Update - April 2012

  The Mineral Resources Rent Tax (or “mining tax”) bills have been passed by parliament and received royal assent in March 2012. The package of bills include several superannuation measures which are therefore now law. Continue reading...

• Towers Watson Establishes Executive Compensation Team in Australia

  Sydney, 2 April 2012 – Global professional services company Towers Watson (NYSE, NASDAQ: TW) has established an executive compensation business in Australia to complement its existing engagement survey and reward businesses in the country. The new business is headed by former Deloitte partner Jonathan Finlay, who leads a team of seven consultants, including Stephen Burke. Continue reading...

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  Global Investment Matters - 2012

  The ongoing financial difficulties have led to a heightened awareness among investors of the factors that could disrupt immediate recovery and longer-term economic prospects.Continue reading...