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BNP Paribas reappointed as custodian for wealth platform

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2023
... 2022, and Xplore Super and Pension joined in March. The transfers were part of Aracon's strategy to enhance member outcomes by moving to platforms with greater growth and distribution capabilities.

Industry mega trends impacting distribution roles

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 11 SEP 2023
... A partnership approach will mean dealing with investment chiefs, heads of strategy, retirement, asset safety, member outcomes and sustainability - distribution staff have to manage many stakeholders over long periods and need deep expertise across the ...

Most trustees pass Canva valuation test: APRA

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2023
... conduct reviews of RSE licensee practices in relation to SPS 530, with the objective of appropriate and equitable member outcomes and management of investment risk," APRA said.

Ninety-seven super products fail performance test

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2023
... members (subject to Trustee approvals) to our contemporary Expand platform we anticipate will positively impact member outcomes and address some elements which have impacted this year's performance test results. "Additionally, the investment teams ...

Leigh Watson caps four decades in industry

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUL 2023
... Zealand." 'It's been a lot of fun." Speaking on the life industry, Watson said a focus on customer and member outcomes is paramount but needs to be provided so that life companies make money over the medium/long term to reinvest in their business. ...

Iress expands superannuation leadership

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 10 JUL 2023
... be back in super and to be part of a technology-led business that is in a strong position to deliver brilliant member outcomes through superannuation, data and advice tech and services," Sinclair said. The appointment follows Iress chief executive Marcus ...

Labor advances super performance test changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 19 JUN 2023
... and account balance assumptions incorrect. This will cause confusion for members and lead to potentially harmful member outcomes. Members may also incur unnecessary additional costs as they seek clarification from their adviser," he said. Furthermore ...

Treasury proposes upping supervisory levies

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 26 MAY 2023
... represent 42.3% of total levies, up from 39.5% in the previous year. APRA will continue to concentrate on improving member outcomes and addressing deficiencies in trustee practices. Meanwhile, the total levy funding requirement for Commonwealth agencies ...

Regulation, funding inhibits digital advice: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2023
... to operate within the proposed good advice regime. This includes acting in members' best interests, delivering member outcomes, treating members fairly and reasonably (including with regard to fees and charges) and supported by good decision-making frameworks ...

Insignia bolsters executive leadership team

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2023
... is responsible for exercising fiduciary responsibilities on behalf of the trustees and advocating for quality member outcomes, ensuring alignment to Insignia's governance functions. She reports directly to the Insignia superannuation trustees chair. ...