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Praemium chief executive exits

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 MAY 2021
The platform chief executive has suddenly left the company after almost a decade in the role as Praemium calls in consultants to review the international business. Michael Ohanessian joined as chief executive in August 2011 and was terminated by the ...

Super fund whistleblower policies lacking: ASIC

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 20 MAY 2021
ASIC says superannuation funds' whistleblower policies are missing key information, including how whistleblowers can protect themselves, and should be published widely. Speaking at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Adelaide on May 20 ...

What COVID-19 did to super brand

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... international students in Australian universities. With members going through redundancies, the fund experienced a 54% increase in call volumes to its contact centre. As part of its response, UniSuper produced webcasts for members, and one focused on ...

The secret to looking good in the media: Panel

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
... to media relations is having a fear of journalists. "You will still hear examples of company protocol where if journalists call, they just don't answer them," she said. "I've had many situations where a client has said to us - 'can't ...

Labor to push for YFYS stapling amendments

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
Stapling is expected to be the thorn in the Liberals' side when the Your Future, Your Super bill hits parliament next week, as shadow treasurer Stephen Jones digs his heels in on the start date and exclusions for members in hazardous occupations. ...

Super funds under $30bn should merge: APRA

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell says the regulator agrees with the industry view that funds under $30 billion in assets should merge. Rowell said APRA was aware of about 12 super fund mergers currently underway. "The emerging industry view seems to be ...

Draft advice reforms not enough: FPA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAY 2021
The Financial Planning Association of Australia used its submission on the single disciplinary body for financial advisers to renew calls to remove the Tax Practitioners Board as a regulator of the sector. While the association welcomed the plan to ...

AdviserLogic executive departs Morningstar

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
The former chief executive of AdviserLogic has stepped down following the integration into Morningstar. Daniel Gara is leaving his role as director of product management, financial planning at Morningstar having joined in 2019 at the time of the Morningstar ...

Prince urges funds to join sustainability initiative

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Addressing the annual Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, the Prince of Wales has asked Australia's super funds to get involved in his Sustainable Markets Initiative. The Prince used his appearance to discuss the latest work from his Sustainable ...

Aussies regret ERS withdrawals: AIST poll

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 18 MAY 2021
Nearly seven in 10 Australians who dipped into their superannuation during COVID-19 are concerned the decision has made them less financially secure, according to a poll from the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. AIST also says one in ...