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APRA highlights heatmaps success

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2020
... the publication of the MySuper heatmaps aimed at improving transparency, lifting industry practice and enhancing member outcomes by publicly identifying superannuation products that are underperforming in the areas of investment returns and fees," APRA ...

Proposed changes ahead for APRA's heatmaps

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 13 OCT 2020
... deputy'. These decisions need to be based on the skills and experience needed to sustainably deliver good member outcomes for the merged entity," she said. "Self-interest has no place in the board room, and this will continue to be a focus of APRA's ...

Queensland funds explore merger

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2020
... our members over many years. The opportunity to grow through a merger like this could help us create even better member outcomes through enhanced services and broader investment opportunities, while continuing to ensure competitive fees," Energy Super ...

MySuper funds face new test, member bans

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... primary method for measuring underperformance in the superannuation sector and the APRA Heatmaps and the annual member outcomes self-assessment under existing law will be amended accordingly," the government said, adding it puts a Productivity Commission ...

Trustees cutting corners: Rowell

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
... members invested in the relevant product. Rowell said that some approach implementing SPS 515 Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes as a "tick-a-box compliance exercise" after reviewing the varied quality of documentation Trustees can expect further ...

Boutique extends GBST partnership

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2020
... business solutions executive Kathy Taylor-Hofmann said: "We are committed to helping superannuation funds improve member outcomes through tax-aware investing." "So, it is fantastic to extend our after-tax benchmark offering and existing relationship ...

Super fund overhauls performance on red rating

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... several strategic investment changes to its MySuper products, which are now delivering better performance and member outcomes, according to its investments lead. These included reducing the investible universe to a number of sectors, simplifying the ...

APRA expands super data collection

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... data collection. Launched last November, APRA's multi-year Superannuation Data Transformation aimed to improve member outcomes by enhancing the comparability and consistency of reported data on APRA-regulated superannuation funds. Phase 1 of the project ...

Suncorp wealth business down

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2020
... "Wealth continues to embrace regulatory reform with an extensive program of work in place focused on improving member outcomes." Suncorp said its wealth business has been supporting members impacted by COVID-19 through the government's Early Release ...

Future Super hires governance lead

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 AUG 2020
... managing the ever-evolving regulation space," Hunter said. "Fahmi will be instrumental as we continue to help drive member outcomes through the rest of 2020 and beyond." Hosain took to LinkedIn to celebrate his new role, saying: "Today marks the beginning ...