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Give MySuper time to work, says AIST

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
... work before the government considers any further changes to the system, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has said. In its submission in response to the Financial System Inquiry (FSI) interim report, AIST said wholesale structural ...

AIST slams Xenophon's super home loan proposal

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2014
... for a deposit would "threaten retirement income security", according to Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chief executive Tom Garcia. Xenophon has said he will introduce legislative changes to the Superannuation Act 1976 in the next ...

ASX meets with PRI to discuss sustainability reporting

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2014
... and the Nigerian Stock Exchange. Reynolds, who was chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) before taking the London-based role with PRI, said: "The Australian Securities Exchange is not involved in that initiative ...

Palmer to oppose abolition of LISC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2014
... joint initiative of Women in Super (WIS) and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. Women in Super chair and AIST deputy president Cate Wood said: "We welcome the decision by Mr Palmer and the PUP Senators to support the LISC, which is ...

Don't be afraid of sales, industry funds told

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014
... audience of not-for-profit superannuation representatives hosted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), Wilkinson said industry funds can no longer hide behind low fees and the awards system. "The competition are not coming; they're ...

Delay in SG rise 'disappointing', says industry

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2014
... However, the pause at 9.5 per cent for an extra year is disappointing." The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) echoed these sentiments in its statement: "While this confirmation will provide some certainty to employers who have been ...

SuperStream savings 'nowhere near' estimates

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014
... out of the Cooper Review." A panel discussion on SuperStream hosted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) revealed a plethora of other problems associated with SuperStream. The technological demands, for example, are proving extremely ...

Equip to launch pension version of MySuper

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014
... move to extend the MySuper regime to the retirement phase. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) Employer Engagement Symposium, Press said the MyPension product would automate something Equip already does in its financial ...

Industry asks for long-term, comprehensive approach to Age Pension

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014
... age, following the release of the National Commission of Audit report. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) admitted the need to improve the long-term sustainability of Australia's retirement income system, but cautioned the government ...

Industry responds to super fees study

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2014
... fundamental change is not necessary. Tom Garcia, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), said that the unfavourable comparison between Australian super fund fees and those of international funds was misleading. ...