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APRA targets illegal early release on super

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2010
... important to confirm that the SMSF is regulated. This will help to verify that the transfer/rollover is to a regulated superannuation fund. For instance, APRA-regulated funds are permitted to transfer or rollover benefits to an SMSF only if it is a regulated ...

Combined Fund taps more growth assets

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2010
Combined Fund has increased its growth and balanced strategies' exposure to growth assets as markets improve and super funds return to riskier investments. According to a newsletter from Combined Fund, the fund's balanced option was managed on a 70/30 ...

Hartsuyker takes aim at govt reviews

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2010
Luke Hartsuyker, shadow minister for financial services, superannuation, corporate law and consumer affairs, said the Government has failed to encourage Australians to invest in superannuation by creating an uncertain regulatory environment. Speaking ...

CBUS chief joins ASFA board

ASFA RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2010
... of David's expertise include ESG and infrastructure investment, both very significant and ongoing issues for the superannuation industry at large. "His contribution and commitment to the industry was already acknowledged earlier this year when David ...

More funds adopt intra-fund advice

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 5 FEB 2010
... expanded advice service to their members. AvSuper received the authorisation under ASIC's class order Intra-fund superannuation advice relief to trustees on 27 January. What this means is that AvSuper will be able to advice members on choosing investment ...

HOSTPLUS pushes into GC retail market

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2010
... teamed up with ME Bank to open a co-branded branch outlet on the Gold Coast. Some of the services provided include superannuation, investment, retirement planning and banking at a "more intimate community level", according to a press statement. Elia ...

NZ Super appoints Elementum Advisors

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2010
The Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation have appointed Elementum Advisors to manage a $140 million portfolio of catastrophe-linked securities. The initial size of the mandate will be $140 million million with potential to increase to $282 million. ...

Sign Say on Pay: CalPERS

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 FEB 2010
The California Public Employees' Retirement System has signed a letter from institutional investors urging financial companies to support the shareowner advisory vote on executive compensation. CalPERS was among approximately 30 investors that signed ...

IGR signals tax and health reform

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
... the private sector, which is why IFSA this week released its latest report calling for an increase in compulsory superannuation contributions. However, it is most likely such proposals will have to wait until after the Henry Tax Review has finalised ...

AIST and VU unveil graduate course

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 2 FEB 2010
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and Victoria University have teamed up to introduce a new university course catering for trustees and other superannuation professionals. AIST and VU are delivering a new post-graduate qualification ...