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SCT chief Furlan talks tough on benefits

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2010
The head of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal urges super funds to consider fresh ways to structure insurance within super, as one of the most common source of disputes is the conflict on insurance payouts. Jocelyn Furlan, chairperson of the Superannuation ...

J.P. Morgan strengthens local derivatives hub

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAY 2010
... default swaps and inflation swaps. However, this processing system will provide greater transparency and manage the whole lifecycle of the instrument on behalf of clients. For example, the system can calculate and manage the cash flow around the derivative ...

Cooper Review unveils MySuper, officially

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2010
... meaning fund members are automatically moved from one default to the next depending on what stage they are in their lifecycle. Replacing that 'dynamic' default option with a singular MySuper product could have an impact on overall retirement savings ...

North gets very strong rating from S&P

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 20 APR 2010
... structure, and its ability to mitigate downside risk in both the capital-accumulation and income phases of the investment lifecycle. The structure is particularly effective in addressing market-exit timing and income-sequencing risk for investors approaching ...

QIC taps lifecycle strategies

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 23 FEB 2010
QIC has developed new lifecycle investment solutions aimed at adjusting risk to complement existing investment strategies available to super funds. The lifecycle strategies will be used to adjust the risk faced by a member as he or she approaches retirement. ...

CareSuper ramps up insurance appeal

CARESUPER RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2010
... CareSuper is doubling the death and TPD cover for members over 30, and basing its default cover for younger members on their lifecycle commitments. CareSuper, the 200,000 member industry fund for administrative and professional employees has redesigned ...

Universal model tough to execute

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 15 DEC 2009
... mandated life cycle approach or trustees will have the option between a single consistent asset allocation strategy or the lifecycle fund. "If the panel's thinking that life-cycle should be mandated we would object to that - we certainly think there's ...

Westpac Super improves insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 10 DEC 2009
... Super has changed the way it calculates death and TPD cover - introducing a tiered structure to better meet members' lifecycle insurance needs. Westpac Staff Super, which had $2.46 billion at the end of June according to Rainmaker Information, is now ...

The invisible issue in super

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 22 SEP 2009
... specific trajectory of life - the typical male life. Certainly, it does not reflect the reality of a typical women's lifecycle." She cited research that found a woman's superannuation balance is, on average, considerably lower than the average males. ...

ASFA awards top super funds in comms

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
... in the 'Excellence in Member Communication' category this year. The $22 billion QSuper was recognised for its 'Age 50 lifecycle trigger campaign - Change Ahead', which judges said boasted a well-researched strategy and strong member communications. "The ...