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ASX meets with PRI to discuss sustainability reporting

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2014
... Egyptian Exchange 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 ...

Palmer to oppose abolition of LISC

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 7 JUL 2014
... Palmer asking him to save the LISC, a 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 ...

Future of LISC in Palmer's hands

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 27 JUN 2014
... superannuation contribution (LISC) scheme. The letter, organised by Women in Super and the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, contains 35 signatures, including Women in Super chair Catherine Woods, AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk ...

Beware engaged baby boomers, super funds told

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 MAY 2014
... complainants at the SCT. Speaking to an audience of super fund administrators hosted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, Furlan said: "At the risk of being a heretic, can I say that whilst I'm a big fan of member engagement, I'm also ...

Don't be afraid of sales, industry funds told

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 19 MAY 2014
... Speaking to an 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 ...

Delay in SG rise 'disappointing', says industry

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAY 2014
... 12% super. 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 ...

SuperStream savings 'nowhere near' estimates

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014
... estimates that came 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 ...

Equip to launch pension version of MySuper

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 9 MAY 2014
... preempts a possible 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 ...

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

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014
... preservation 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 ...

Industry responds to super fees study

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2014
... fees, arguing that 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 ...