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ASIC warns super funds on member communication failure

KARREN VERGARA | WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2023

... Your Super review outcomes. While the notification letter has encouraged many members to leave underperforming funds, technical language used often caused confusion or disengagement, the review found. ASIC warned trustees to lift their game by providing ...

Consumer interests prioritised in YFYS review

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 5 APR 2023

... new benchmarks into fund performance assessments. FSC chief executive Blake Briggs said: "In the highly complex and technical field of investment management the government should be congratulated for taking the prudent approach of listening and responding ...

Jones releases Your Future, Your Super review outcomes

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 4 APR 2023

... members. On the one hand, the notification letter has encouraged many members to leave underperforming funds. However, the technical language used can cause confusion or disengagement. They also lack information on the difference between MySuper and ...

Taskforce exposes rising dangers for retail investors

ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 31 MAR 2023

... disclosure, product design, and product intervention. But currently, retail investors often struggle with disclosures due to technical language, lengthy and non-user-friendly formatting, and delivery methods. "Scams, misconduct, and harmful practices ...

Objective will not achieve any real purpose: IFPA

ANDREW MCKEAN | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023

... their dependents, but it believes that legislating an objective isn't the solution. According to IFPA superannuation technical and policy committee chair Phil Broderick, the proposed objective wouldn't be binding on current or future policy makers ...

Cboe Australia migrates technology, launches BIDS offering

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2023

... ease and efficiency." Cboe Australia chief executive Vic Jokovic said collaboration was critical in executing a smooth technical and operational migration. "Executing the migration of Chi-X's technology platform was a tremendous industry-wide effort ...

Rest switches up recruitment focus

ELIZABETH FRY | FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2023

... investment heads have to respond quickly to more volatile markets. Increasingly, investment chiefs must consider a range of technical areas as they develop more complex investment portfolios with an eye on innovation and productivity. "It's a fascinating ...

Spotlight shines brighter on climate reporting: Expert

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 17 MAR 2023

... climate disclosure reports, according to an expert. FS Sustainability managing editor Rachel Alembakis told the recent Technical Services Forum Sydney audience that fund managers, advisers and superannuation funds will be drawn further into the spotlight ...

APRA preserves life insurance prudential standards

KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2023

... APRA's response letter read. "A small number of suggestions were made in relation to one standard, LPS 360, with proposed technical modifications that would impact specific entities. APRA has decided to not incorporate these suggestions at this stage ...

In need of repair: Gender stereotypes and advice

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 7 MAR 2023

... can expect to live around five years longer than men after they stop working," Standard Life said. BT senior manager technical and regulatory Sarah Conte says because women tend to outlive men they need to have a plan to manage assets. A HILDA survey ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:01PM

Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI | 11:30AM

The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:13PM

L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 11:50AM

Apostle Fund Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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