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Tax breaks delivered to first home buyers

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... contribute funds, and both members of a couple will be given access to the measures. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has given a cautious welcome to the measures, noting that the proposal represented a "massive shift in thinking around ...

Downsizing measures present advice opportunities

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... advantage of the new tax breaks on offer, and boost their super," Andriesson said. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees also welcomed the new measures, despite chief executive Eva Scheerlinck saying they are unlikely to have a material ...

Super associations unite to warn against 'political panel'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
... because the power of choosing a fund is vested in each individual consumer and employer." The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees seconded this point, stating: "To create a new [body] is cumbersome, bureaucratic and increases the risk of ...

ATO blamed for SG non-payment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2017
... field for competing businesses; and ultimately driving up pension costs," Linden said. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Eva Scheerlinck supports all 32 recommendations and is calling on the government to prioritise ...

Productivity Commission proposes default super overhaul

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... decisions, and discourage individuals learning about a sizeable asset held on their behalf." The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), has hit back against the report saying that the Productivity Commission has failed to provide evidence ...

Housing affordability threatens super's future

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... like home: the impact of declining home ownership on retirement, was commissioned by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and released at the 2017 Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF). It draws a direct link between deteriorating ...

AIST appoints new CEO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has appointed its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Eva Scheerlinck has been named in the top position following her role as acting chief executive since the recent departure of Tom ...

Profit-to-member super funds must restore trust: AIST

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
... as lead other institutions to restore economic balance for the everyday working person. Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) acting chief executive officer Eva Scheerlinck used her opening address at the 2017 Conference of Major Superannuation ...

Proactive group releases life insurance guidance

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... bodies have released the best practice guidelines for group insurance data. Made up of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Financial Services Council (FSC), the Industry Funds Forum (IFF) and Industry Super Australia (ISA) ...

AIST names interim chief executive

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAR 2017
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees named its interim successor to Tom Garcia. AIST executive manager, governance and stewardship Eva Scheerlinck will commence in the role when current chief executive Garcia departs on 10 March. In a ...