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ATO tackles SMSF fraud risk

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 17 SEP 2010
... ASIC also states that the trustee is responsible for any decisions made, even if financial advice is sought, with SMSF trustees unable to complain the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal as this is only available to members of APRA-regulated super funds. ...

ASIC recovers $24m for Westpoint victims

ASIC RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 17 SEP 2010
... Services ($5.9 million); Bongiorno Financial Advisers and Bongiorno Financial Advisers (Aust) ($2.6 million) and State Trustees ($13.5 million). A settlement agreement with Joseph Dukes and Barzen (formerly Dukes Financial Services) for $1 million is ...

Challenge your consultants on ESG

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 SEP 2010
The time is ripe for super funds trustees and boards to re-assess the competence and skills of their consultants when it comes to socially responsible investing strategies given the breadth and depth of the sector today, said an expert. Matthew Kiernan ...

Securities lending back at pre-GFC levels

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 13 SEP 2010
... where implementing arbitrage strategies is considerably easier. Martin also welcomed increased involvement of super fund trustees in decisions around securities lending, as recommended in the Cooper Review. This is because it can lead to greater awareness ...

Let the lobbying begin

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2010
... think we would already know that," said Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). "In my experience, the ALP and Greens have always supported superannuation policy and I would expect the Independents ...

AIST research exposes flaws in asset-based fee model

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 SEP 2010
... as a means of remuneration for fund managers, according to new research by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) in conjunction with actuary RiceWarner. The asset based paradigm can lead to overcharging (when markets rise) and under-resourcing ...

Dimensional Aus hires two

COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 SEP 2010
... where he held the position of regional head of risk and compliance. Prior to that, Mair held positions with Perpetual Trustees and the Australian Stock Exchange. "Rod has built an extensive knowledge of our industry and a real depth of understanding ...

Spoilt for investment choice

JOHN MCDULING  |  TUESDAY, 31 AUG 2010
... investment options they offer," he said. Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) said that the experience in the not-for-profit sector is that overwhelmingly (in some cases as high as 95 per cent) ...

AMIST appoints CIO

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2010
... completed a Masters in Actuarial Studies. Livanas said the fund created the new role ahead of new regulation that will make trustees more accountable for their fund's investments. "I think more and more super funds will be required to do the heavy lifting ...

Nothing to fear in hung parliament

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 23 AUG 2010
... industry in limbo at the moment," said Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. Despite the stalemate, which has seen the lower house parliamentary chamber swing to the right even though the electorate has ...