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AIST publishes Reconciliation plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
... strengthens its commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said the 'reflect RAP' outlines the steps AIST is taking to achieve greater social, economic and financial inclusion for ...

Retiree expenditure remains modest: study

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
... levels considered to be a basic standard of living - $23,797 for singles and $43,226 for couples. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said the research challenged perceptions of retiree expenditure and was timely given the current discussion around fairness ...

Industry bodies back O'Dwyer reappointment

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
... of the Treasurer, Minister O'Dwyer and Minister Ciobo," FSC chief executive Sally Loane said. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said the industry body "looked forward to continuing its strong relationship with Ms O'Dwyer on key issues related to superannuation ...

PROFILE: Mercer senior partner David Knox

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 16 MAY 2016
... the 2016 Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Tom Garcia spoke highly of the man. Garcia recalled a speech Knox gave in 1999 that had all the elements of superannuation's objectives ...

Reforms aimed at supporting women

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... retirement standard." Similarly, chief executive officer at Australian Institute of Superannuation trustees (AIST) Tom Garcia said that the decision to rethink a super tax break for low income earners was a much needed win, particularly for women. "This ...

Super objective paves way for taxation changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2016
... will generally take effect from 1 July 2017. Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chief executive Tom Garcia congratulated the government for setting the objective for superannuation and that although key superannuation measures announced ...

Super funds encouraged to collect indigenous data

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2016
... Foundation announced a two-year partnership that will increase support for the Big Koori Super Day Out. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said the partnership is a positive step toward building better retirement outcomes for indigenous Australians. "Despite ...

Emslie departs AIST board

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... that there is plenty of talent to continue our important work well into the future," Emslie said. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia thanked Emslie for her long-service and contribution to AIST and the industry. "She has been a passionate voice advocating ...

Not enough super users: Mercer

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 18 MAR 2016
... (AIST) and Mercer have called on the government to urgently revise its new Age Pension assets test. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said the new test was extremely harsh and threatened the integrity and sustainability of the super system by disincentivising ...

Industry funds happy SG charge retained

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... employees, and we are pleased to see that Parliament has recognised the important role it plays," AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said. "Reducing the penalty also reduces the incentive for employers to pay mandatory super on time." "The SG charge is ...