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Current legislation "wrong way around": Levy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2022
... you're likely to be giving personal advice," she added. "The question for the licensee, the bank, insurer, superannuation trustees is, 'What do I need to do to be satisfied that the advice that's been given is good? "If it is difficult or ...

AFA president positive on industry outlook

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... Moreover, he cited that Australians have the highest median wealth per capita in the world because of our strong superannuation system and robust house prices. "I think the opportunities for those of us left are going to be tremendous," Perera explained. ...

Brighter Super makes changes to insurance offering

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
... insurance cover and costs are calculated. It will also make it easier for members to compare products with other superannuation funds," the fund said. Finally, Brighter Super is removing the restrictions on non-Australian residents when they leave Australia. ...

Active Super expands digital offering

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2022
The super fund introduced Super View, a new online data tool allowing members to see the identity, value and weightings of their investments. The tool provides members the ability to see how their money is invested across a range of asset classes and ...

AMP cops $14.5m penalty over fees for no service

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
Five AMP companies will pay $14.5 million for charging close to 1500 superannuation members fees for no service over the course of about three years. The Federal Court handed the fine to AMP Superannuation, AMP Financial Planning, Charter Financial ...

Super funds more likely to recall shares for proxy votes: Research

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
Institutional investors, such as super funds, are more likely to recall loaned shares to exercise voting rights in line with proxy voting policies, research has found. In the decade since the introduction of the "two-strikes rule" in 2011, more institutional ...

AMP's Edwina Maloney joins ASFA board

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2022
Edwina Maloney has joined the board of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. Maloney will represent the retail fund sector, filling a casual vacancy created by the departure of BT's Melinda Howes earlier this year. ASFA said Maloney ...

AMG Super to rebrand

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2022
... said. "Updating our branding will better reflect our revised product proposition - as a platform featuring both superannuation and investment solutions." This involves a new portfolio service called Acclaim Invest. The superannuation fund will retain ...

Cbus expands investment team

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2022
... management functions, Cbus said. Meagher commenced in the new role last month, having finished up with Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation where he was an investment analyst, private markets for close to three years. He previously spent four years ...

Regal Partners secures $420m mandate

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 19 SEP 2022
... more than $420 million for its Australian Long Short Equity Strategy. The mandate was awarded by "a large domestic superannuation fund" and follows an extensive investment and operational due diligence process, with an investment date of September 16. ...