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ASFA calls for consistent global regulatory standards

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 14 MAR 2014
The global pension community must work together to achieve consistent regulatory frameworks, according to Pauline Vamos, chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Speaking at the ASFA's third Asia-Pacific Pension ...

Industry overestimates amount needed for retirement

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2014
... years. As the cost of living continues to increase, so too will the pressure to save more," ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos said at the time.

Sinodinos announces SuperStream governance structure

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 24 FEB 2014
... Australia (ASFA) also welcomed the announcement, calling the ATO the "logical" choice for the role. ASFA chief executve Pauline Vamos went on: "The development of an industry-led governance body for the long term is a complex task. This announcement ...

SPAA defends status quo on SMSF regulation

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 10 DEC 2013
... you're taking control and gaining knowledge. More knowledge means you're making better decisions," she said. But Pauline Vamos, chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), said that while the ATO regulates aspects ...

Industry bodies clash over pension age

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 25 NOV 2013
... perform the roles they have been working in, due to physical or mental health-related concerns," ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos said. Vamos added that an increase could also potentially push people in their late 60s onto the disability pension, the ...

Digital shift leaves industry funds behind

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 18 NOV 2013
... catching up to do for some super funds," the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Pauline Vamos said. "It is all about the amount of communication that funds are putting out there: some have 24 hour access to customer ...

Sinodinos hints at relaxing conflicted remuneration rules

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2013
... reforms. In a pre-recorded interview with Association of Superannuation Funds of Australian (ASFA) chief executive Pauline Vamos shown to delegates at the industry body's annual conference in Perth yesterday, Sinodinos said the industry was in danger ...

Responsible investment takes centre stage at ASFA conference

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 14 NOV 2013
... return of which is met by governments. Similar bonds have been issued in the UK and Australia. ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos continued Robertson's theme of moral "megatrends", using the example of the growing public demand for super funds to divest ...

ASFA wary about SMSF property schemes

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 SEP 2013
... as part of their marketing, suggest that individuals establish a SMSF to purchase property." ASFA chief executive Pauline Vamos called for the regulators to address "the growing concern the community has around its governance, and ensure professionals ...

Industry backs Cormann as Superannuation Minister

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 9 SEP 2013
... super than on their take home pay." To the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Pauline Vamos, now is the time to get back to business. "Before the elections the government and the regulators were in caretaker mode ...