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ING's new super product to shake up the industry

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2012
ING Direct has launched a superannuation product that it claims will shake up the super industry because of its no administration, contribution or management fees features in its Balanced option. The new Living Super product, is the first Balanced option ...

The Trust Company grows superannuation team

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 31 AUG 2012
... capture more business from the growing super sector. Prior to joining eo Financial Services, a consulting firm to the super industry, Daley held a variety of roles including with UniSuper, Norwich Union Australia (now Aviva) and Plum Financial Services. ...

APRAs' best intentions misleading: Super industry

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2012
Superannuation members could be scared off growth assets by APRA's communication of investment risk, said three industry organisations. In a letter sent to APRA, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Actuaries Institute and ...

Dwyer named fund exec of year

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012
... Capital. The award recognises leadership, innovation and achievement by a fund executive working within the Australian super industry. Dwyer's selection was attributed to the demonstration of "exceptional leadership during the merger between First State ...

Australian Ethical appoints board director

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
Australian Ethical Limited has appointed Steve Gibbs as a director to the board. Steve Gibbs replaces current board director Louise Herron who resigned from her position yesterday. Louise Herron will take up the position of chief executive of the Sydney ...

AIST appoints executive manager of education

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2012
... chief executive officer of AIST, said the appointment reflected the critical importance of education within the super industry and the need to develop relevant and professional educational pathways. "As our industry faces the challenges of implementing ...

Aust needs better PPP infra structures: Greiner

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2012
... reasons why the Canadians are more interested and more competitive," Greiner said. "I don't think the Australian super industry is at fault. I think the problem is with sponsors, who by and large are governments, not putting things up in a way that works ...

SMSFs should pay SuperStream levy: AIST

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2012
... about delivering operational efficiencies to funds, the government, employers and members. "As everyone in the super industry will benefit from these efficiency measures, we think it is fair and reasonable that self managed super funds - which are now ...

TAL appoints head of product development

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  TUESDAY, 22 MAY 2012
... of Group Life. "We are delighted to welcome Darren to TAL," said Boldeman. "Darren is one of the leaders in the super industry, known for his innovative approach to industry issues and thought leadership. "We look forward to seeing him use his experience ...

Budget move to take superannuation 'back to the future'

RACHEL DAVIS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2012
... tax should fall to the Australian Taxation Office rather than be implemented by individual funds. "Most of the super industry would have had a 'wake in fright' moment when news of the possible new tax appeared," said Boal. "We remember only too well ...