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Super non-compliance to cost $44 billion

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 16 NOV 2015
Employer non-compliance with superannuation entitlements could cost workers $44 billion in retirement savings over the next decade. This is the conclusion of Cbus research, which chief executive David Atkin argued highlighted "the need for Government ...

Super guarantee charge bundled by red tape repeals

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
... by even one day, or if a fund returns a contribution even one day after the due date for making the contribution, the employer faces a complicated recalculation and also punitive non-deductible charges," Carnell said. The Association of Superannuation ...

Digital evolution highlighted at AIST awards

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 13 NOV 2015
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) recognised clever use of data segmentation and social media campaigns to improve female member engagement at its annual Awards for Excellence. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said this year's ...

IQ Group adds to executive leadership team

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015
Superannuation and wealth management consultant IQ Group has appointed a head of customer advocacy and assurance to align with the launch of the firm's new business unit. Joining IQ Group is Sharad Tanwar who will develop and deliver strategies to further ...

Cbus appoints ESG investment manager

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 12 NOV 2015
Industry superannuation fund Cbus has appointed a new environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment manager and is increasing company research and its direct engagement program. Joining the $31 billion fund is Nicole Bradford, replacing Louise ...

NAB and FPA back super in PPL

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015
The Senate inquiry in to economic security of women in retirement has been told the federal government's first priority should be including super guarantee contributions in the Paid Parental Leave (PPL) scheme. Both National Australia Bank (NAB) and ...

Catholic Super reappoints NAS as custodian

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 NOV 2015
Catholic Super has reappointed National Australia Bank's Asset Servicing (NAS) business to provide custody and investment administration services for a further three years. NAS has been providing custody services to Catholic Super since 2005. The reappointment ...

TAL improves group member verification

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 10 NOV 2015
TAL has improved the efficiency of its member identification and verification process. The new process uses the Government's Document Verification Service (DVS), which allows authorised companies to validate member identification documents directly ...

Target date funds just 3% US retirement assets

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
Much is made of the popularity of lifecycle investing in the US yet it comprises just 3% of their retirement system. According to figures released by the Investment Company Institute (ICI), lifecycle investment funds, referred to under the broader category ...

Super trustee bill before the Senate

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 9 NOV 2015
... Currently industry super funds directors are drawn from all walks of life, but by virtue of an association with a union or employer body deemed to be from the same gene pool. Yet four in five directors from bank owned funds are finance industry insiders," ...