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Adequacy argument headlines online CMSF

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
... now, just one session is available for viewing, a discussion about the adequacy of the superannuation guarantee between Mercer's David Knox, John Daley of the Grattan Institute, HESTA head of impact Mary Delahunty and Per Capita executive director Emma ...

Five day deadline tough but workable

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 21 APR 2020
... administrators has responded to questions about how APRA's five day deadline for early release of super can be worked. Mercer head of industry and public sector funds Jo-Anne Bloch explained that administrators will receive a bulk file from the Australian ...

Pension pots around the world during COVID-19

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 16 APR 2020
... challenges as COVID-19 affects markets. In Chile -- which has the tenth best pension system in the world, according to Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index -- the central bank has allowed four of its five public pension funds to increase their investments ...

Vanguard boosts superannuation team

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 14 APR 2020
... appointments made in recent months. Garry Caldow was brought on as product lead, insurance in January. He joined Vanguard from Mercer after a decade long career at Colonial First State. Michael Lovettt returned from Vanguard's US head office to Melbourne ...

Is it time to lean on the Future Fund?

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
The government's $213 billion stimulus package is set to push up the country's total debt but experts say it is not reason enough to draw down on the sovereign wealth fund. The government has so far announced $213 billion in stimulus spending ...

Super fund transfer delayed amid COVID-19

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2020
... volatility. Anglican National Super in October 2018 decided it would end its 14-year long relationship with AMP and move to Mercer. At the time, the fund had $250 million in assets under management. The transition was set for 2019. However, AMP has decided ...

Super funds asked to model early release impact

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 31 MAR 2020
... with verifying the requests for early release of superannuation, while superannuation fund administrators like Link and Mercer will also shoulder extra work load. Treasury's estimate is that Australians will withdraw about $27 billion but Rice Warner ...

Early access nightmare for administrators

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 30 MAR 2020
... administrator in Australia and provides administrative services to AustralianSuper, Hostplus, MTAA Super and HESTA among others. Mercer head of industry and public sector superannuation Jo-Anne Bloch told Financial Standard that Mercer has established ...

Australian Unity investment boss to lead Mercer

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
Mercer has tapped Australian Unity's chief investment officer to lead its Australian office. Australian Unity chief investment officer and wealth and capital markets chief executive David Bryant has been appointed as Mercer Australia chief executive ...

New role for Mercer chief

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2020
Outgoing Mercer Australia chief executive Ben Walsh is set to join the executive leadership of one of the nation's largest life insurers. AIA Australia have appointed Walsh as chief life insurance officer, a newly created role that will see the long-time ...