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APRA updates MySuper FAQ guide

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 12 JUL 2012
... be transferred into their MySuper account. If this results in members having superannuation monies in both MySuper and 'choice' or non-MySuper accounts, APRA said the member only needs to receive a single account statement. "A single account can cover ...

ASFA backs CSIRO/Monash superannuation research alliance

BEN COLLINS  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2012
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has released a discussion paper in support of the research alliance between the Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Monash University. "We look forward to working with the ...

AMP SMSF recruits Super Concept's Jameson

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUL 2012
... and it makes sense for AMP to look for growth opportunities in this market," Jameson said. "AMP SMSF offers customers a choice in terms of administration providers, and in conjunction with the broader AMP Group, will develop customer and adviser-friendly ...

Wins and losses in PC default super report

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2012
... performance track record have consequently been dealt a savage blow by the PC. But the harder issue to resolve is how any choice selection regime will work in practice, because it has to be centred on employer and employee needs, not on the market share ...

Real estate suffers as Europe goes DC

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2012
... perception that it falls between traditional asset and alternative asset categories, which often makes it an unpopular choice for those determining asset allocation. That said, in terms of investor demand, Trickett predicts change will come as a result ...

NIIS development on track

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2012
... of uniform coverage regardless of how a disability is acquired and the need for service delivery to reflect control and choice for people, effectively making it a no-fault disability scheme. Shorten said he is keen to consult with stakeholders and the ...

UHNWs target PE, commodities, real estate

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUN 2012
The Institute for Private Investors has released the results of an investment tracking survey that says commodities, real estate and private equity are the top investment choices among ultra high net worth families in 2012. "This year's data reinforced ...

Women in Super scholarships available now

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
... either a senior management or board development program. The scholarships will pay for the successful applicants to attend a choice of a Professional Development Skills Program two day workshop or half day Women on Boards workshop. The scholarship is ...

Older Australians delaying retirement

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUN 2012
A report unveiled yesterday by financial services and superannuation minister, Bill Shorten, revealed that 50% of older Australian intend to delay retirement. The report, titled Financial Wellbeing: Concerns and choices amongst older Australians, also ...

More SMSF trustees go it alone

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUN 2012
A desire for control and growing pressure on fees are the main reasons SMSF investors are relying less on advice, according to the latest Vanguard and Investment Trends Self-managed Super Fund Report. The use of advisers by the SMSF sector declined ...