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APRA expands super data collection

ELIZA BAVIN  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... was an essential component of APRA's strategic focus on improving member outcomes. "APRA recognises that superannuation trustees are under pressure from a range of challenges associated with COVID-19. However additional, high quality data that is reported ...

Female access to ERS to widen gender super gap

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 28 AUG 2020
... impact female workers and widen the gender superannuation gap according to The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and Women in Super. New data shown at the annual Women's Super Summit revealed during the first tranche of super withdrawals ...

AIST calls for top-ups for low-income ERS recipients

ANNABELLE DICKSON, KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 24 AUG 2020
... a year and genuinely accessed their superannuation under ERS, according to the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. The body is recommending the government contribute to accounts of low-income earners, equaling 25% of the superannuation savings ...

AIST veteran tenders resignation

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 AUG 2020
An Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees executive has announced her departure after more than 15 years with the organisation. Maryann Mannix-White, who had most recently served as AIST's chief membership officer, has tendered her resignation ...

APRA spells out unlisted asset valuation standards

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 AUG 2020
APRA has been forced to clarify the standards it holds for superannuation trustees when valuing unlisted assets. It comes as the market downturn as a result of the pandemic and the Early Release of Superannuation Scheme (ERS) has led to industry concerns ...

AIST pushes for policy reform

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 30 JUL 2020
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has pushed for greater regulatory reform, in a bid to scale up super fund investment in infrastructure, energy and housing. In a statement sent to state governments, relevant department heads and the ...

Domestic violence super reforms stall

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
... spouses. Women's Legal Service Victoria (WLSV), Women in Super (WIS), the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and HESTA have called on the ATO, Treasury and ministerial staff to implement the $3.3 million scheme, which was due ...

Super fund COVID-19 requirements to remain

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 JUL 2020
... recent frequently asked questions (FAQ) about PDC. The regulator published the FAQs to provide guidance to superannuation trustees on PDC requirements in response to COVID-19. The PDC enables the regulator to conduct an ongoing assessment of the impact ...

AustralianSuper appoints head of financial crime

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUL 2020
... The Sustainability Report first reported. Garcia was also the chief executive of Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) for about four years, ending in 2017. As AustralianSuper's head of financial crime, security and resilience, Garcia ...

Super funds face fresh data requirements

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 JUN 2020
... COVID-19," APRA general manager of data analytics and insights Alison Bliss wrote in an open letter to superannuation trustees. The PDC will comprise of two components; the first relating to monthly reported information covering complaints, insurance ...