IFSA: compulsory government annuities unfair

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AUSTRALIA - Compulsory government annuities envisaged by the interim report of the Henry review could be harmful to the ageing population, the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) warned.

Citing a report by Towers Watson, IFSA chief executive John Brodgen said the consultant's research demonstrated the option considered by the Henry review to manage the cost of an ageing population ...

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