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Government delays RC implementation timeline

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 11 MAY 2020
... The decision was welcomed by financial advice and superannuation advocacy bodies. The Association of Super Funds of Australia labelled the move as pragmatic and sensible, given the pandemic has placed additional demands on super funds, particularly in ...

Australians retire too wealthy: Grattan

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUN 2019
... found Australians retire in much more comfort than the retirement standards set by the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) suggest. The Grattan Institute uses the modelling to argue for scrapping a proposed increase of mandatory super contributions ...

Tax breaks delivered to first home buyers

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
... investment vehicle and potentially help them further engage with their superannuation. The Association of Super Funds of Australia echoed the AIST's sentiments, adding that they will watch with a keen eye to see how the scheme will be administrated ...

PC to lead another inquiry into super

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 18 FEB 2016
... term net returns delivered to members," he added. Pauline Vamos, chief executive of the Association of Super funds of Australia (ASFA), said: "There is always room for improvement, but it's important to start by recognising what our system does well." ...

TAL urges trustees to review default insurance benefits

MARK STORY  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012
... consider whether the insurance cover offered to members is appropriate. Speaking at the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) conference in Sydney yesterday, Darren Wickham of TAL Group Life told delegates the new Prudential Standard is an opportunity ...

APRA tweaks insurance in super

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2012
... when selecting an insurer and not just the level of insurance premiums. Speaking at an Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) event yesterday, Jones recognised the change from APRA's original proposal to restrict insurance benefits offered to ...

AusSuper introduces new member risk framework

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 AUG 2012
... the Standard Risk Measure guidance released by the Financial Services Council (FSC) and Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) last year. The purpose of this Standard Risk Measure is to allow super fund members to more easily compare investment ...

Super funds mindshift imperative

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2011
... decumulation. Graham Sammells, chief executive of the IQ Business group and chair for the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) electronic commerce policy subcommittee, spoke at a media briefing yesterday about the importance of super funds ...

Financial services honoured with Queen's favour

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 JUN 2011
... superannuation industry and the broader community. In his career, Dwyer is a director for Association of Super Funds of Australia and chair for Professional Accreditation Review Committee. He was also founding chairman of Fund Executives Association ...

Voluntary top-up contribs not enough: ASFA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2011
... improving retirement income standards being an increase in compulsory contributions, said the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA). "Despite significant tax incentives for making voluntary superannuation contributions, only around 20 per cent ...