Australia unveils super reform

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AUSTRALIA - The Australian government has unveiled its plans to reform the superannuation industry, including cuts to management fees and the introduction of the MySuper default fund.

In response to the government-commissioned review of the industry earlier this year (Global Pensions: 05 July 2010), known as the Cooper Review, Assistant Treasurer Bill Shorten said he aimed to re...

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