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Government makes super portable in time for Choice

... without the six month wait from the date of the last employer contribution. "Together with the introduction of Choice of Fund these regulations will give Australians greater control than ever over who manages their superannuation benefits," says Federal ...

ASFA's Super Guru to fight choice confusion

With the choice of fund ready for implementation in two weeks' time the Australian Superannuation Funds Association (ASFA) has launched Super Guru, an online consumer guide aimed to set people on the road to superannuation enlightenment. Super Guru ...

ASIC provides guidance about Choice advice

... individual circumstances," he adds. Tanzer says ASIC will approach the way employers' handle the introduction of choice of fund legislation in a balanced manner but stresses the body will not hesitate to take action against employers or other groups ...

Watchdogs to recruit trustees for data collection

... of the two watchdogs would monitor and report on super fees and charges for five years to assess the impact of Choice of Fund and fee comparison and disclosure models proposed by the Government. ASIC and the Treasury Department have supplied supporting ...

Heron urges corporate super fund members to be wary of Choice

... The Heron Partnership has warned members of corporate superannuation funds to be cautious in their approach to choice of fund. Heron encourages members of these funds to consider factors such as investment options, insurance, organisation and product ...

Navigator cuts life insurance cost

Navigator has cut its life insurance premiums by up to 29 per cent in preparation for choice of fund legislation on July 1, 2005. Insurance is increasingly being billed as an important factor to consider if looking at changing superannuation funds. ...

Effective marketing needed for Choice

... Specific target marketing could be the key to attracting and retaining members for superannuation funds in the new choice of fund environment. Aon Australia communications practice leader Ingrid Selene says heavy communication between superannuation ...

ASFA makes an informed choice

... Australian Superannuation Funds Association has launched an information program for employers and employees on choice of fund. In a joint initiative with Catalyst Communications and Training, the online Skilpak Super Choice program will provide online ...

Navigator enters clearing house space

... task of distributing contributions to a large number of superannuation funds they will potentially face once the choice of fund legislation is introduced on 1 July 2005. Called Superpay, the system will automatically ensure all data and payments are ...

Choice awareness grows as willingness to move drops

Awareness of the impending introduction of choice of fund is building according to research conducted by AMP which found that 84 per cent of adult Australians are aware of the change, up 20 per cent in the past month alone. This awareness has climbed ...