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Industry funds' illiquid assets scrutinised

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2023
The Australian superannuation system allows investors to shift between options and funds daily, raising critical questions about liquidity. Despite requirements under SPG530 - Investment Governance, public disclosure on liquidity stress-testing is relatively ...

Australian Retirement Trust reduces fees, ups premiums

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2023
Australian Retirement Trust is reducing fees across a range of its investment options, including most indexed offerings. However, any savings will be offset by substantial increases in insurance premiums. The fund notified members that, from July 1 ...

Last chance to vote: MAX Awards

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
Voting for the 29th annual Financial Standard MAX Awards will close at 5pm today. So far, the nominees have received 2494 votes in total. The MAX Awards look to celebrate the best and brightest in financial services marketing, advertising, and sales ...

Industry funds gain ground in retirement asset battle: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2023
Industry funds are gaining ground in the battle for retirement assets, with their market share increasing 2% between 2021 and 2022, challenging the retail sector's long-standing dominance in pension accounts. According to a KPMG report, although ...

Industry fund market share soars: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAY 2023
Industry funds have solidified their dominance with a remarkable increase in market share, largely at the expense of public sector funds, according to a KPMG report. The KPMG report revealed a "massive" market share increase for industry funds, growing ...

Australian Retirement Trust names risk heads

ELIZABETH FRY  |  MONDAY, 1 MAY 2023
Australian Retirement Trust has promoted two people to more senior roles within the risk function. The $240 billion super fund has promoted Nick Horn to head of investment risk and Bridget Piggott to head of risk. Horn will report to Anne Browne as ...

YFYS sanctions don't help existing members: ISA

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
On the back of yesterday's heatmaps from APRA, Industry Super Australia (ISA) has said it's clear that closing funds to new members is a Choice sector business model, not a punishment. The Choice heatmaps revealed two thirds of products that are closed ...

Biggest super funds face human rights complaints

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2023
Traditional Owners of three First Nations and superannuation fund members have filed human rights complaints against Australia's top 20 super funds over their investments in Santos Limited's proposed Barossa and Narrabri gas projects. Yesterday ...

Link to offer Allianz Retire+ solution to super funds

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 APR 2023
Under a newly inked deal, members of Link Group's superannuation fund clients will have access to a suite of retirement income solutions from Allianz Retire+. Up first, Allianz Guaranteed Income for Life (AGILE) will be available on Link Group's Pathfinder ...

MAX Awards 2023: Get voting

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 24 APR 2023
Votes are flowing for the finalists of the 2023 Financial Standard MAX Awards - be sure to make yours count. Now in its 29th year, the MAX Awards seek to recognise individuals, teams and organisations in the financial services industry excelling in ...