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NGS Super divests oil, gas producers

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... mixed. "This is a giant step forward for the fund and its members, and raises the bar for climate action in the superannuation industry," said Market Forces superannuation funds campaigner Brett Morgan. "This policy does not rule out investment in all ...

Super fund climate risk assessment results released

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 5 AUG 2022
... (TCFD) framework. "Climate change and the global response to it are creating financial risks for banks, insurers and superannuation trustees, whether it be the physical damage from floods or bushfires, or asset price volatility as consumer and investor ...

Initial review of RIC strategies underway

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
APRA and ASIC have already begun reviewing superannuation funds' retirement income strategies, with a view to publishing its findings later this year. In a speech to the Financial Services Council's Policy Briefing, APRA member Margaret Cole said the ...

Insignia Financial, Personetics partnership

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... calls and real-time seminars to website content, digital Statements of Advice (SOAs) and benchmarking tools for superannuation fund comparisons. We know there is more work to be done to make advice more available across life stages and help people improve ...

Contact AFCA now: ASIC urges Dixon Advisory clients

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
Former clients of Dixon Advisory and Superannuation Services have been told to get in quick with their complaints to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority to ensure they're eligible for compensation. ASIC plans to write to former clients of ...

Julie Lander named FEAL Fund Executive of the Year

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 4 AUG 2022
... industry's reputation, and her ability to transform and grow CareSuper. With more than 30 years' experience in superannuation, Lander is also a director and fellow of Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), a director of FEAL and a member ...

Optimum Pensions, Generation Life launch lifetime annuity

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... inflation while helping customers access sustainable income and investment options. Orford said there is no excuse for superannuation funds' reluctance in considering lifetime income options, saying they can directly offer the LifeIncome product ...

Adviser banned over early release scheme

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 AUG 2022
... releasing the money to them in the form of a loan. Antonio Simeone is said to have recommended clients roll their superannuation our of their APRA-regulated funds and into an SMSF so they could invest in Administrative Incentivised Management Systems ...

How super should be using technology: KPMG

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022
KPMG has detailed the opportunities and challenges ahead for the super system when it comes to their digital offerings, suggesting funds look to global best practice for inspiration. Super funds have sought after emerging technology solutions to capitalise ...

V-Square launches Australian ESG index strategy

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2022
... opportunities associated with the low carbon transition while using the withholding tax rates applicable to Australian superannuation funds. "V-Square's indexed strategy seeks to align with the current Your Future, Your Super International Equity indexes," ...