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AustralianSuper secures corporate mandate

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020
Australia's largest super fund is the new default superannuation provider for an ASX 200 company with over 1200 employees. AustralianSuper Select is now the default fund for McMillan Shakespeare Group, effective February 1. McMillan Shakespeare ...

Chief economist update: Australians not confident enough

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 13 FEB 2020
Latest surveys show an improvement in Australian consumer and business confidence despite concerns over the impact of the bushfires, floods and the coronavirus. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose 2.3% to 95.5 in February ...

Industry fund introduces new fee

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
One of the country's largest industry funds has announced a new fee for retirees. First State Super customers will face changes to the Retirement Income Stream (RIS) and Transition to Retirement Income Stream (TRIS) fee structure on 1 April 2020. ...

AMPFPA action progresses, associations merge

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... majority of our members have provided sound, cost-effective financial advice to hundreds of thousands of everyday Australians over a very long period of time," he said. "We continue to be very supportive of the FPA and AFA but we do believe a common ...

AMP faces fresh class action

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... result." Saddler said these clients deserve to be compensated. "It's unacceptable that hundreds of thousands of Australians who thought they were getting objective financial advice have instead been ripped off," she said. "AMP Financial Planning ...

Problems persist with PYSP communication: ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 FEB 2020
... relevant information about the member's existing superannuation arrangements that "would have been helpful". "Many Australians, including those targeted by the PYSP reforms, are not engaged with their super - it is unclear which piece of communication ...

Pension assets climb towards $50 trillion

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2020
... advisory Jessica Melville said the superannuation system has never been more important to the financial welfare of Australians. "Assets are now 151% of GDP. Large asset owners have the opportunity to shape the next 10 years and are increasingly rising ...

ISA demands pull Combet from ME Bank

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020
... over the last five years. "I leave ME Bank proud of its continuing growth and achievements in helping many working Australians get ahead through straightforward and affordable home loans and banking products. I wish both the bank and its customers well ...

Industry super steps up SG campaign as RBA weighs in

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 10 FEB 2020
... superannuation guarantee, which is set to ratchet up to 12% by 2025. According to independent research undertaken by UMR, Australians are mostly unaware of both the current SG rate, and its scheduled increase to 12%. "Research shows just 32% of people ...

AustralianSuper adds to board

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2020
... Russell said Thompson has tremendous experience when it comes to understanding the needs and aspirations of working Australians. "He brings a very member focused outlook to the board that is aligned with our mission of helping to provide members achieve ...