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ASFA ushers year of e-commerce

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2011
... standards to be introduced," he said. Beyond e-commerce, the subcommittee will also use this year to implement the Cooper Review's SuperStream initiatives.

ATO shifts gears on SMSF regos

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2011
... matter for the treasury as we've taken it as far as we can," said D'Ascenzo. One recommendation that came out of the Cooper review was that the ATO should have greater enforcement powers. Burgess said that SPAA believes that it would make a great deal ...

SG war far from over

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 25 FEB 2011
... incomes, then the super funds industry should lead the way by increasing its own productivity and cutting fees. "The Cooper Review into superannuation found that retirement incomes can be increased by forcing efficiencies and lower fees on the superannuation ...

Westscheme merges with AustralianSuper

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 8 FEB 2011
... members. Rosario said that the merger made sense particularly after the GFC and in light of the environment post the Cooper Review. "Rather than wait for regulatory action that could force the consolidation of funds, such as Westscheme, on terms that ...

Treasury targets $18.8bn in lost super

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 7 FEB 2011
... executive of FSC. "The Financial Services Council has strongly supported wider TFN usage and promoted it during the Cooper Review of superannuation. The Government stated they would embrace this change and they have been as good as their word," Brogden ...

Govt lays ground for Stronger Super

GOVT RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 FEB 2011
... the government on how to best implement the Stronger Super package, announced by the Government in response to the Cooper Review of superannuation. The Group will begin detailed consultation on the implementation of the Government's Stronger Super reform ...

APRA report sparks fresh debate on boardroom diversity

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 20 JAN 2011
... average have less than 20 per cent of women on their boards, falling short of the recommended 40 per cent in the Cooper Review. The APRA findings showed limited improvement from 2006 until June 2010, with the number of female board members increasing ...

Busy year ahead for industry groups

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 17 JAN 2011
... while also looking at superannuation contribution caps. "Now that we have seen the Government's response to the Cooper review, they have left the door open for discussions about the use of the restricted licence," said Burgess, adding that SPAA supports ...

Coalition gives qualified support to reforms

JOHN MCDULING  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2010
... interest" on the issue of not-for profit superannuation fund governance. "Why would the government not support the Cooper Review recommendation to require independent directors on superannuation boards? Or the recommendation that directors of super funds ...

Movers and shakers of 2010

JOHN MCDULING  |  FRIDAY, 17 DEC 2010
... the nation its first hung parliament since 1940. Regulatory reforms were another major focus of the industry. The Cooper Review saw the unveiling of 'MySuper' and pushed commissions to the forefront of marketplace debate. But uncertainty surrounding ...