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APRA tells super funds to improve conflict of interest management

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018
... 14 licensees of differing sizes, types and ownership structures as part of its evaluation, prompted by concerns member outcomes were at risk due to the management of commercial relationships between related parties and some licensees. Overall, APRA found ...

Two-tier super system emerging: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2018
... would run counter to the interest of fund members - and possibly prejudice the ability of funds to meet the new 'member outcomes' requirements," Gee said.

New chair, deputy chair for industry fund

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2018
... CareSuper boardroom - her widely-recognised commitment to the profit to member superannuation model and to maximising member outcomes, including making super fairer for women, saw her named as the AIST Trustee of the Year in 2017."

Focus on tax outcomes to drive up member returns: Parametric

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2018
Research from Parametric shows a tax-efficient super investment portfolio can demonstrably improve member outcomes. The report, co-authored by chief investment officer Paul Bouchey, research managing director for Australia Raewyn Williams and researcher ...

Industry fund adds chief investment officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAR 2018
... Wright said. "The recasting of the investment strategy to align with the board's risk appetite has led to improved member outcomes through higher risk adjusted returns and lower fees across the majority of investment options," she said. "Ben has developed ...

Successful implementation of super code critical

STEPHEN FAY, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... prescribed legislation, though highlighted that super funds should already consider themselves "bound to good member outcomes." Acknowledging the complexity of insurance, Fahy stated: "If you think you understand insurance in super, then clearly you ...

No room for complacency: Rowell

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2018
... outcomes in absolute and relative terms, including against that of a peer group. However, Rowell admitted the member outcomes assessment is not a "one-size-fits-all" measure. "Individual funds have different members and different strategies, and the ...

APRA delivers poor super fund ultimatum

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 NOV 2017
... prudential framework, including changes to promote greater transparency, especially around expenditure, and implement member outcomes assessments for all funds," Rowell said. She also re-expressed her views when it comes to super fund choice, asking ...

Spaceship appoints new portfolio manager

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2017
... of the Spaceship Advisory Board (SAB), which will advise and assist Spaceship in its mission to provide quality member outcomes and maintain an enduring culture of strong governance and effective risk management," the spokesperson said. Sedawie's appointment ...

APRA pushes for greater control over super

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2017
... calling on the Senate to increase its regulatory powers to help improve superannuation governance, transparency and member outcomes. APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell told the Senate Economics Legislation Committee aiming to address weaknesses in the superannuation ...