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CGT roll-over relief for super mergers

MEDIA RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
... Government is expanding the optional capital gains tax (CGT) roll-over for capital losses for mergers of complying superannuation funds. Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, last week announced that the optional capital ...

ANZ Super reviews trustees

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
The $1.7 billion ANZ Staff Superannuation Scheme is on the hunt for trustees to join its board - a move that echoes Westpac Staff Super's recent call for members to elect two directors to its own board. Over the next few months, ANZ will be holding ...

FPA recommends fee-for-service advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
... not tax deductible). But the key, said Bloch, is that the FPA is responding to the challenge thrown last year by superannuation minister, Senator Nick Sherry, regarding finding solutions that will encourage the public to seek financial advice. "If we ...

MLC improves Business Super insurance

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
MLC has improved the firm's MasterKey Business Super insurance by extending the insurable age, adding automatic death, total and permanent disability (TPD) cover and refining income protection definitions. The enhanced insurance means members can access ...

Conflicts not all bad: AIST

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
In a major submission to APRA, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has said that fighting for the elimination of conflicts of interest can be self-defeating. Instead, the peak interest group for not-for-profit super funds said ...

Lutheran Super appoints CPG

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
... following the merger. CPG Research & Advisory's clients include Combined Fund, Cuesuper and the WA Local Government Superannuation Plan.

Rio Tinto Super adds Alcan Gove members

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2009
The $2.3 billion Rio Tinto Staff Superannuation Fund will soon receive a $135 million boost to its assets under management when it opens its doors to members of the Alcan Gove Superannuation Plan tomorrow. From 1 May, all Alcan Gove Superannuation Plan ...

Not your average Clark Kent

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2009
He doesn't fly or fight villains, but guides members through the superannuation maze - meet Media Super's latest mascot, Super Hero. The latest "member" of the $2.5 billion Media Super team has been designed to help members understand their investment ...

Another day another inquiry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2009
Senator Nick Sherry has announced another inquiry into the superannuation system that kickstarts what could be the most fundamental review of modern superannuation since its introduction in the mid1980s. "After 21 years of operation, it's time to have ...

MLC takes earnings hit

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2009
... Consulting, runs five planning businesses and an insurance arm. The group is also the second largest provider of superannuation in Australia.