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ECF3211 Superannuation and Retirement Planning III
SCHOOL OF REGIONAL PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
Credit Points: 15
Prerequisites:
ECF2226 Investment Finance II
 
Description:
This unit examines retirement income planning from the perspective of both the individual and implications for the wider economy. The unit will examine approaches employed worldwide for retirement income provision with a particular focus on the Australian superannuation system. The history of age pension provision internationally will be provided with consideration of issues associated with changing demographic profiles. The examination of the superannuation industry in Australia will focus on industry structure, relevant legislation, retirement income products and taxation.

This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets
MAAAAIFinance Major
MIAAAFProfessional Finance Minor
 
 
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/09/2006 VET: 30/09/2006