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New super Shadow Minister as PM acknowledges Labor's plans

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 OCT 2015
... will be even more crucial as we move from one relying on high commodity prices to one that places a higher value on innovation and human capital," Chalmers said. Chalmers replaces retiring MP Bernie Ripoll in the portfolio that deals with super polic ...

SelectingSuper fund award nominees announced

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 12 OCT 2015
... deluxe and premium choices based on investment menu sophistication. There will also be special awards to acknowledge innovation, this year focusing on products aimed at young people and for lifecycle MySuper products. An Industry Service Award will also ...

Mercer appoints independent director

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 8 OCT 2015
An advocate for digital transformation, social media and innovation has joined the Mercer Superannuation Australia Limited (MSAL) board. Joining the Mercer super board as an independent non-executive director is Sue O'Connor. Her role will include working ...

New IAG boss signals digital disruption focus

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
... across IAG and was appointed CEO of IAG Labs in July this year with responsibility for driving digital initiatives and innovation as well as creating incubator areas to explore new opportunities across IAG and its brands. "Peter has a great passion for ...

Medical risk leader joins Bombora

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2015
... and develop the next generation of risk advisers. "I'm also drawn to the Bombora way which is about professionalism, innovation and taking a leadership position within the industry. I'm confident that innovative new products and services will be the ...

Super trustees get a handle on retirement income

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2015
... said. "While it is tempting to rely on existing solutions which are in place, and are known and understood by members, innovation continues to occur in the product marketplace, and funds must consider whether any of the new breed of products can better ...

More must be done to cut fees: FSC

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2015
... Separate research from Rainmaker released recently shows that competitive forces resulting from the MySuper regulation and innovation in technology have already had an impact, lowering fees by 40% over the last five years. Rainmaker estimates that average ...

Link Group announces plans for float

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2015
... said. "Link Group's growth strategy is focused on strengthening the company's competitive advantage through ongoing innovation, executing the migration of Superpartners clients onto our proprietary platforms and the continuation of our disciplined expansion ...

Super fees almost halved in five years

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
Super fund fees have fallen 40% in the last five years owing to regulatory shifts and technological innovation, but the fall has not unduly impacted providers' bottom lines, according to the latest comprehensive survey of the sector by Rainmaker. The ...

ASIC's robo-advice taskforce to monitor AFSLs

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
... advice initiatives will be proposed by existing licensees rather than start-up businesses." Another ASIC division, the Innovation Hub, will be monitoring activities by newly-licensed businesses. The new taskforce is examining the adequacy of compensation ...