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300-402 Superannuation

Year 4 Actuarial Studies.

Availability: Not offered in 1996.

Credit points: 12.5

Coordinator: Professor David Knox

Prerequisite: 300-301 The Actuarial Control Cycle or 306-331 Investments.

Contact: Three hours a week of lectures and/or tutorials.

Objectives:

On completion of this subject a candidate should be able to:

• explain the nature of the Australian superannuation market:
• explain the main types of superannuation benefits;
• understand legislation relating to superannuation funds;
• explain the different funding methods for superannuation plans;
• discuss investment strategies and the suitability of assets for superannuation funds;
• explain how assets and liabilities should be valued.

Content:

the Australian superannuation market; benefit design; legislation for superannuation funds; funding methods; investment strategies; valuation od assets and liabilities.

Assessment:

One 3-hour examination (80%) and class assignment(s) not exceeding 3,000 words in total (20%).

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Date created:    Oct  9 1995
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