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Superannuation reforms splits opinion: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 14 JAN 2019
... to create an oligopoly in default super and reduce long term competition. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck echoed this statement as it would be "needlessly disruptive and fails to address the more serious ...

Best-in-show splits industry

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 11 JAN 2019
... Commission wants to launch before June 2021 has divided industry opinion. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said the Commission's proposal for a top 10 default list is a "blunt mechanism that will ...

Engagement should be easier: Productivity Commission

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... members' advocacy and assistance body," it said. In December last year the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees recognised excellence and innovation in communication and member engagement, with AIST chief Eva Scheerlinck saying the awards ...

Platform fee disclosures overlooked: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 10 JAN 2019
... platforms, and other managed investment schemes." It was a glaring omission that the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees also called out. AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said McShane counselled ASIC to implement his recommendations as ...

Simpler fee disclosure on ASIC agenda

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 JAN 2019
... super funds to disclose fees and costs for platform-based superannuation. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees said it is "disappointed" that ASIC has not backed this. "This is critical to enable consumers to compare the fees and costs ...

Superannuation fund introduces fee changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2018
A $3.6 billion public offer fund has made a number of fee changes to its superannuation and retirement products. WA Super has ceased charging an $80 exit fee and $80 withdrawal fee for its Retirement Solutions product from 5 November 2018. Members can ...

ASIC drags RG97 transition period

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2018
... delays in the past, as numerous trustees struggled with the proposed timeframes. Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said the longer transition periods would provide the industry with the opportunity to ensure ...

AIST awards innovative achievements

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2018
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees recognised excellence and innovation in communication and member engagement at its recent annual Awards for Excellence. UniSuper took out the Best Digital Award (over $40,000 spend) for a campaign ...

For-profit lobbying leads to $53bn problem: AIST

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2018
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees believes carve-outs in superannuation reform designed to benefit the for-profit super sector are posing big problems for Australia's retirement system. Latest research from the AIST and UTS corporate ...

Culture dominates shareholder engagement

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 27 NOV 2018
... governance considerations are high on the board's agenda. Darroch told a recent Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees thought leadership event that corporate culture is a persistent theme in these conversations. The "root cause of high ...