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Just Super scraps direct administration fees

... guidelines, and found consumers still had difficulty comparing and understanding fee structures. ASFA said the fee disclosure model failed to provide a 'bottom line' for consumers. Just said the new fee structure will be introduced this financial year. ...

Labor again brands government super policy 'weak and wimpy'

... the next federal election, Labor has called for new legislation tightening the regulation of, among other things, fee disclosure, financial advice, inducements for switching funds and superannuation fund trustees. It says the proposals will ensure both ...

Coonan responds to Labor super initiatives

... investors to switch underperforming funds. Senator Coonan said a more competitive environment would also be created by fee disclosure proposals included in the Financial Services Reform Act. Among the opposition's latest proposals is the idea of a Basic ...

Consumers find ASIC fee model confusing: ASFA

Consumers can't understand the superannuation fee disclosure model proposed by the Australian Superannuation and Investments Commission (ASIC), according to research commissioned by the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Research ...

ASIC releases fee disclosure model to mixed support from industry groups

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released its much-awaited fee disclosure template, but which has gained only qualified support from major industry groups. Under the new model providers of investment products will be ...

AFSA says ASIC fee model needs consumer testing

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission's (ASIC) newly released fee disclosure model represents important progress in helping consumers better understood fees and charges, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has ...

IFSA approves ASIC "fees at a glance" template

The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has welcomed the release of a standardised fee disclosure template by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) for financial products and services. "IFSA has been a strident ...