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Recognition for industry leader in fight against slavery

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... pointed out that the mandatory reporting and the requirement for investors to report under the Australian act makes it stronger in some ways than the UK's anti-slavery laws. "Investors can play a big role, we have a lot of leverage with the companies ...

No pain, no gain: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... trustees to improve," Rowell said. With greater expectations, funds will deliver both better outcomes for members and stronger operations, according to the APRA deputy chair. To that end Rowell expects all super trustees "should be well progressed towards ...

Boutique wins industry fund mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 23 SEP 2019
... deputy head of equities Nathan Parkin, as it swapped out an existing active manager. "We think Ethical Partners is a stronger addition to the lineup," Christian Super chief investment officer Tim Macready said. The firm's specific focus on ethical ...

Super trustees must do better: Byres

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 20 SEP 2019
... the prudential regulator to hold trustees to account for not delivering for super fund members had been strengthened by stronger prudential standards and enforcement powers. Byres specifically noted the impact of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving ...

APRA updates enforcement approach

KRISTI CHENG  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2019
APRA says its new enforcement approach goes beyond taking stronger action earlier, clarifying when and how it will publicise the actions it takes. Outlining how it will increase transparency and take stronger action against misbehaving institutions ...

Salary sacrifice loophole bill insufficient: ISA

KRISTI CHENG  |  MONDAY, 19 AUG 2019
... causes of super non-payment, it recommended mandating payment of super with payment of salary, better monitoring and stronger enforcement by the ATO, extending the Fair Entitlements Guarantee to cover SG contributions, and removing the $450 threshold ...

Super trustees to formulate whistleblower policies

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2019
... 19 February 2019. It received royal assent on 12 March 2019. The reforms commenced on 1 July 2019, aiming to provide stronger rights and protections to whistleblowers. ASIC commissioner John Price said transparent whistleblower policies are essential ...

Government to close super salary sacrifice loophole

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 25 JUL 2019
New legislation will enforce stronger protections against dodgy employers who short change workers' superannuation savings via salary sacrifice contributions. Assistant Treasurer and Housing Minister Michael Sukkar introduced a raft of tax measures ...

APRA endorses review recommendations

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 JUL 2019
... strengthen these areas. As for becoming better at communicating, APRA said it will utilise strategic communications to deliver stronger prudential outcomes and enhance its own accountability. Pointing to the superannuation industry, APRA said it continues ...

JANA hires operations lead, boosts workforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2019
... majority staff-owned business and as such, staff experience a greater sense of commitment to the business. "This creates a stronger alignment between clients, staff and owners. This alignment means that staff are more responsive, more often, to the needs ...