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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
... 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 politicisation ...

ATO blamed for SG non-payment

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAY 2017
... 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 implementation ...

Productivity Commission proposes default super overhaul

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 MAR 2017
... 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 that changing ...

Housing affordability threatens super's future

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... 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
... 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
... 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), the group ...

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 ...

Home deposits unwelcome in super

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... provide income in retirement to substitute or supplement the age pension." The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) also warned against using superannuation to tackle the nation's housing affordability challenge. "The superannuation ...