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Super doesn't need tender system: ASFA

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAR 2017
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia is urging the Productivity Commission to reject the consideration of adopting a Chilean-style tender process for default super in Australia. ASFA's latest research paper says adopting the Chilean ...

Custody sector hits $3 trillion

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAR 2017
... administration sector grew 5.2% between June and December 2016, the latest figures from the Australian Custodial Services Association show. Assets under custody (AUC) for Australian investors reached $3 trillion for the first time, with J.P. Morgan emerging ...

AIST names interim chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
... executive Garcia departs on 10 March. In a statement, the AIST said the appointment of Scheerlinck - who's been with the association since 2010 - brings stability and leadership while the search for a new chief continues. The AIST confirmed that applications ...

AustralianSuper manager awarded FINSIA scholarship

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... Super's national professional development committee and a member of the Victorian emerging leaders committee of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. "I love being part of an industry that plays a key role in the Australian economy and ...

Minto joins EQT board

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2017
... EQT board as a non-executive director is former TAL managing director Jim Minto. He is also a former chair of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). Minto will join EQT's board risk committee, board audit committee and the remuneration ...

Open data would protect advice industry: Adviser Ratings

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
ASIC should take a leaf out of the US' Financial Industry Regulatory Authority's book and introduce more detailed and transparent historical data around the conduct of financial advisers. Adviser Ratings managing director Angus Woods believes a more ...

Countplus appoints new CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
Countplus is welcoming the former chair of the Financial Planning Association as its new chief executive. Matthew Rowe will take the reins at the ASX-listed wealth management group having been a director since October last year. He is also chair and ...

Professional standards spark SAFAA training

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
The Stockbrokers and Financial Advisers Association is partnering with a global compliance training service provider for a new e-learning initiative. The partnership with GRC Solutions coincides with the passing of legislation for new requirements to ...

Super funds receive guidance on RG97

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
... deadline on new fee and cost disclosure requirements. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and the Financial Services Council (FSC) released the joint RG97 guidance note ...

Fox urges advisers to become professionals

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
... standards legislation seriously, and to help the AFA on their journey towards becoming a professionally recognised association. "We want to smash this glass ceiling but we won't be able to do that until we improve the level of confidence and trust in ...