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Design and distribution law set to impact property funds

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
The Property Funds Association (PFA) has called the alarm on the Government's recent introduction of product design and distribution obligations that are set to impact unlisted property funds. PFA says that the new legislation could result in fewer ...

Retirees to fall short: Research

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2019
... research shows intending retirees have average growth wealth of just $299,000. This is well below the $545,000 the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) estimates an individual will need to self-fund their retirement. Given the shortfall ...

ASA to vote against AMP remuneration

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 26 APR 2019
The Australian Shareholders Association is set to take a swing against AMP at the wealth manager's AGM next week. ASA will vote against AMP's remuneration report at its annual general meeting next Thursday, as it harbours ongoing concerns about culture ...

AFCA changes could impact PI cover cost: FPA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
The Financial Planning Association of Australia is urging AFCA immediately consider and investigate the potential impact of its proposed legacy claims rule on professional indemnity insurance, with fears the cost of PI cover may rise. The FPA is concerned ...

Former super fund investment lead joins consultancy

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
... director of Prime Super, La Trobe Financial and the CBHS Health Fund, and volunteers on various committees of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Parlevliet's appointment comes at a time of significant expansion for the firm ...

Former Labor MP joins SMSFA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 18 APR 2019
A former Parliamentary Secretary was appointed to the board of the Self-Managed Super Fund Association. Bernie Ripoll has joined the SMSFA board, in a move described by chair Deborah Ralston as "invaluable" to the ongoing evolution of superannuation ...

ASIC targets misleading member communication

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
ASIC warned it may take action on superannuation funds that send misleading communication to members about inappropriate fees and insurance premiums. The warning comes in light of the Protecting Your Super package (PYSP) reforms, which are due to take ...

Industry welcomes tax cuts and surplus

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... improve the universality of super, noting women receive on average 40% less super than men. The Financial Planning Association of Australia said the Budget was "balanced" and one "for all Australians." The Governance Institute was pleased with the increased ...

Industry fund strengthens board

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 16 APR 2019
... air traffic controller in the Perth Tower and vice president of the Finance for the Civil Air Operations Officers Association of Australia. AvSuper chair Ben Firkins said: "On behalf of the AvSuper trustee board and staff, I welcome Stephen and Stuart ...

J.P. Morgan still the top custodian

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2019
... the total assets under custody down to $3.58 trillion in the period, according to the Australian Custodial Services Association (ACSA) which has been reporting the data for 25 years now. J.P. Morgan has a 22% slice of this pie with custody contracts ...