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Infrastructure debt 'not that scary': AusSuper chair

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2013
... in the company, so it's very hard for them to get into the deal. So we have a real structural issue here in the super industry around them. And that's a product opportunity which I suspect a few people are having a very good lack at."

Industry applauds ISN-FSC union

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 5 AUG 2013
... financial planners, actuaries, investment consultants and many more." Currently, ASFA fills the role of impartial super industry body. But now the ISN and FSC appear to be moving towards impartiality. But should the union be taken seriously? "Time will ...

UniSuper new CEO ready to deliver growth

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUL 2013
... Investments. "I am very keen to help lead UniSuper to continue to innovate, deal with the many challenges facing the super industry and remain at the forefront of providing excellent benefits and services to members," he said. "I'm keen to ensure that ...

Super funds need more women in senior roles: WIS

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 16 JUL 2013
Women in Super (WIS), a networking and advocacy group for women working in superannuation, is urging the super industry to adopt targets to increase the number of women in senior management roles. Speaking at the launch of the 2013 WIS National Road ...

Super industry leaders weigh up Rudd's new cabinet

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
Following the announcement of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's new cabinet yesterday, Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Mathias Cormann claimed Rudd was "downgrading" the superannuation portfolio. However, Pauline Vamos, chief executive ...

First State Super launches rebrand

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
... identity also removes the fund's state-based links allowing it to become a national brand, Dwyer added. "In the super industry as you would be aware, bigger is better. Size equals strength. As a larger fund, we can give our members greater stability ...

Super industry urged to increase transparency: ASFA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 13 MAY 2013
Pauline Vamos, chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA), has urged the superannuation industry to think about its position as a "compulsory business", and how this may affect client perception. Speaking at the Financial ...

Super members fail to top-up amid 'perfect storm'

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 MAR 2013
... storm approaching the world in the coming decades," continued Cahill. "It is clear from this research that the super industry needs to continue to work at educating and incentivising Australians to adequately plan for their retirement - otherwise we ...

SMSF adviser escapes jail time with suspended sentence

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2013
... increase in value. ASIC commissioner Peter Kell said ASIC is focused on promoting the integrity of the self-managed super industry so that ultimately, consumers feel confident when dealing in this area. "This case is a reminder to industry participants ...

Don't meddle with super industry bodies warn Govt

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2013
Several industry bodies have joined the ever growing chorus of sentiment against a federal government making any changes to superannuation likely to negatively impact investors either saving for or currently in retirement. The Self Managed Superannuation ...