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Parametric appoints product manager from Willis Towers Watson

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... $250 billion in global assets under management, which it attributed partly to an increased appetite from Australian super funds for the firm's "after-tax and implementation efficiency philosophy." Briant said that super funds "understand that manager ...

Super and insurance inquiry necessary: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
... 2018 and a final report released within 12 months of its findings and recommendations. This week's poll asks: Should super funds cease charging life insurance cover if it stops receiving contributions for 13 months?

Retail MySuper outpacing NFP products

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
... SG360 default index of 9.7% per annum versus 7.6% per annum. Returns of the past five years have benefited workplace super funds more than the average SMSF member. This is due to the continuing bull run in equities - both Australian and international ...

AFCA, key housing bills passed

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 7 DEC 2017
... ensure a review of the scheme after 18 months was added. Related story: First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds The opposition and the Greens both came out against the legislation, with Labor senator Doug Cameron arguing the scheme ...

Industry associations merge

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... added she looks forward to working more closely with the chief executive officers of Australia's largest industry super funds. "IFF is a natural fit with AIST's policy and research work as well as our peer-to-peer professional development programs," ...

Super funds embrace derivatives to meet retirement goals

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... advice, more protection strategies are being employed to improve long-term outcomes and minimise shortfall risks. "Most super funds are using derivatives not only for risk management, but for dynamic asset allocation, physical security replacement and ...

Government superannuation bills will stand despite Royal Commission: O'Dwyer

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... that have been campaigned and lobbied for by the major banks, and would dismantle the governance of not-for-profit super funds," Collins said. These calls appear to have fallen on deaf ears. Superannuation bills currently before parliament a include ...

Vision Super creates head technology role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... improving the digital experience for the industry fund's members and employers. In the 12 months to June 2017, Vision Super funds under management increased 162%, reflective of a 23% rise in Vision Personal membership. "Younger members like uni students ...

Social media boosting super fund engagement

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
... with the use of social media almost doubling since 2015. A recent survey by Willis Towers Watson found that 94% of super funds are increasing their investment in digital technology making it a major touch point, in addition to a wide range of other digital ...

Energy Super launches group insurance platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... underwriting process for members. For trustees and administrators, LifeView allows access to real-time data and analysis of super funds' claims experience. Energy Super chief executive Robyn Petrou said the platform will empower its members to be more ...