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FSC names acting chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
... job in the interim. Briggs joined as deputy chief in May 2020, marking his return to the FSC after serving as its superannuation and financial services policy manager between November 2011 and February 2018. His other roles include working as the head ...

APRA, ASIC provide annual update

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
... regard. The FAR is aimed at improving the governance and risk management of entities in the banking, insurance and superannuation sectors, and increasing transparency and accountability across these sectors. APRA and ASIC are working together to develop ...

Super for home deposits could ignite new boom

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
Research from the McKell Institute has suggested that allowing home buyers to dip into their superannuation for a deposit could ignite a further house price boom. The report, Mortgaging Our Future, used modelling to project the effect on the housing ...

Hume commits to 12% SG

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 16 DEC 2021
Minister for superannuation Jane Hume has said the federal government remains committed to raising the superannuation guarantee to the legislated 12%. Hume made the commitment while speaking at an Industry Super Australia (ISA) event with shadow minister ...

Labor pledges calm in superannuation

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
Labor promises that superannuation will not be hotly contested in the upcoming federal election, vowing that if it comes to power in 2022 it will not introduce major changes. Shadow minister Stephen Jones pledged more stability and less uncertainty ...

NZ Super awards passive ESG mandates

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... and partnerships Del Hart said: "The NZ Super Fund was established to help smooth the future cost of providing superannuation to every New Zealander. As a sovereign wealth fund with a long-term investment horizon, we aim to build trusted long-term relationships ...

OnePath Custodians sued over fees for no service

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... honestly and fairly. It is seeking declarations, pecuniary penalties and other orders from the Federal Court. "Superannuation is important for the future financial security of Australians. Consumers must be able to trust they are being charged fees correctly ...

Super fund appoints new insurer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... across periods of growth and increased regulatory change," Cameron said. The appointment marks MetLife's sixth superannuation fund contract. It is already the group insurer for Hostplus, CareSuper, Spirt Super and Qantas Super. It is also group insurer ...

HESTA launches Future Planner tool

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... platform was co-designed with members, who said they wanted support that could help alleviate anxiety surrounding superannuation and retirement, while building confidence to make long-term financial decisions. Designed to motivate and empower members ...

Challenger taps Hamilton for top job

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2021
... managing director and chief executive, Hamilton will receive fixed remuneration of $1.075 million, inclusive of superannuation. It is expected that his annual short term incentive will be capped at twice his salary and he will also be entitled to a long ...