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Industry fund sees boost in additional contributions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  SUNDAY, 3 FEB 2019
... their super at Mount Alexander Shire Council has increased 440%, Vision Super said. So far, out of 200 people only 15 have chosen to opt out. Commenting, Swan Hill Rural City Council chief executive John McLinden said: "The employer superannuation contribution ...

New rules for UK retirement income products

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 29 JAN 2019
... is also proposing that a consumers' pension investments not be defaulted in cash savings, unless the option is actively chosen by the consumer. Instead, they will choose from four investment objectives and then be offered a solution based on that choice. ...

New initiatives ready advisers for the future

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2018
... education oriented papers, we have established a study hub that will help advisers plan for study as well as succeed in their chosen course," Wilson said. The study hub will provide information on all relevant tertiary courses, listing the subjects of ...

SMSF investment platform begins, announces senior hire

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 NOV 2018
... and trust in that manager." OpenInvest will then manage the investor's portfolio based on ongoing instructions from their chosen manager, who will also keep the investor informed on the rationale behind investment decisions. " Each investment manager ...

Labor franking credit changes fair but not the best: Grattan

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 26 NOV 2018
... said. "This is despite this same member presumably being entitled to receive a refund of excess franking credits had they chosen an alternative retirement savings vehicle. "The same applies to new SMSFs established on or after 28 March 2018. These funds ...

FICAP launches 2019 program, names new charity

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
... out of hospitals due to their illness. FICAP's director and JB Were chief executive Justin Greiner said Livewire was chosen out of the 25 charities shortlisted for 2019. It was a tough job choosing one from the 25 as they are all deserving of support ...

Assistant Treasurer warns super funds to lift engagement game

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2018
... and the "how, what amount and when super should be paid," there is no official guidance on how default funds should be chosen. He told the recent Australian Payroll Association Conference in Melbourne last week that employers aren't superannuation ...

Macquarie boss joins climate change commission

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... secretary general Ban Ki-Moon and World Bank chief executive Kristalina Georgieva. Wikramanayake is one of the 28 commissioners chosen from the 17 convening countries to represent all sectors of development and industry. Gates and Ki-Moon are also commissioners. ...

FPA appoints new chair, director

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 12 OCT 2018
The Financial Planning Association has chosen a board member to chair its board. Marisa Broome will move into the role when current chair Neil Kendall's term concludes in November. She has worked in the financial services industry for over three decades ...

MetLife scores group insurance mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 OCT 2018
... was also high on our priority list." MetLife acting chief executive Vince Watt said: "Obviously, we're delighted to be chosen as their insurance partner and we believe that strong cultural fit and customer focus will give Tasplan's members a great insurance ...