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Super funds receive guidance on RG97

DARREN SNYDER | TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017

Three industry associations have released a joint guidance note to assist superannuation funds prepare for ASIC's deadline on new fee and cost disclosure requirements. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Association of Superannuation ...

ATO must reunite individuals with lost super: ASFA

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017

A peak superannuation body is calling on the federal government to increase its responsibility in reuniting Australians with millions of dollars in unclaimed super. In a pre-budget submission Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief ...

Retirement needs higher purpose: ASFA CEO

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017

Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy believes the definition of retirement needs to move away from recreation and pursue a higher purpose. The newly-minted leader told a media event in Sydney yesterday that the ...

Partners Life appoints new chairman

EMMA RAPAPORT | WEDNESDAY, 1 FEB 2017

New Zealand life insurer Partners Life appointed a former TAL managing director to its board. Current director of Dai-ichi Life Asia Pacific, and director of AFG Australian Finance Group, Jim Minto will take over as chairman of the life company. Minto ...

ASFA slams Grattan as 'out of touch'

EMMA RAPAPORT | MONDAY, 16 JAN 2017

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has labeled the Grattan Institute as 'out of touch' following its claims that the age pension and rent assistance would provide an adequate retirement for Australians. In a statement, ASFA ...

Insurance in super must be maintained: AIA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON | WEDNESDAY, 21 DEC 2016

Insurer AIA says communicating the importance and value of life insurance is vital for all Australians and the latest parliamentary inquiry is another opportunity to do so. Reaffirming its support for life insurance within superannuation, AIA said life ...

Super disputes kept aside in Treasury review

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 7 DEC 2016

The superannuation industry backs Treasury's call to retain a separate external dispute resolution body. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy said the group welcomed Treasury's interim report of the financial ...

Super slow to embrace advice opportunity

ALEX BURKE | FRIDAY, 2 DEC 2016

While super funds are increasingly investing in digital engagement, only a minority are employing robo-advice services, according to IQ Group research. The IQ Group Digital Engagement Study 2016, based on research of the top 50 retail, industry and ...

Super objective crucial to Commission review

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 28 NOV 2016

The heartbeat of a Productivity Commission review in to superannuation efficiency and competitiveness comes from the same super system that has operated for decades. The Commission will assess Australia's $2 trillion retirement savings structure through ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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