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SuperFriend code improves insurance

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 29 OCT 2009
The Industry Funds Forum Mental Health Foundation, SuperFriend, has developed a set of Code of Practice guidelines aimed at improving the management of insurance claims where mental illness is a contributing factor. Launched yesterday at the AIST Superannuation ...

New deputy chair for complaints tribunal

MEDIA RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 OCT 2009
Legal expert and deputy chairman of legalsuper Rod Smith has been appointed full-time deputy chairperson of the Superannuation Complaints Tribunal. Smith has been appointed for a five-year term. "Mr Smith's appointment will enhance the Tribunal's reputation ...

PSS reduces premiums

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2009
The Public Sector Superannuation Scheme has reduced the premiums of its additional death and invalidity cover. According to a fund newsletter update, PSS which is part of the $15.7 billion Australian Reward Investment Alliance, said they introduced ...

GESB pay rise didn't happen: Chairman

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2009
Following the political storm that erupted in WA last week after reports about the pay rise of GESB's chief executive, a statement issued by the fund's chairman has advised that no pay rise was granted last year. GESB Chairman Phil Harvey said "The ...

Perpetual buys Grosvenor

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2009
Perpetual has bought Grosvenor Financial Services - a privately-owned planning firm specialising in financial, investment and tax advice. Grosvenor has more than 200 high net worth clients in the medical, dental and legal professions. Grosvenor is based ...

CalPERS takes legal action against state furloughs

COMPANY RELEASE  |  FRIDAY, 21 AUG 2009
CalPERS, one of the largest US pension funds, has filed legal action seeking a judicial review of California's state-imposed furlough program - stating the scheme inhibits the fund's ability to meet its contractual responsibilities. The California Public ...

Planner appetite for fixed income soar

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2009
CPI-linked bonds are hot on planners' watchlists - but many are still at a loss on how they can best access fixed income investments, according to FIIG Securities. Stephen Hart, head of planner services at FIIG Securities, said while planners are looking ...

Clock ticking for UK defined benefit schemes

COMPANY RELEASE  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2009
Research has found half the UK companies with defined benefit pension schemes expect to close them to all employees in the next three years, forcing employees to rely on defined contribution schemes instead. Watson Wyatt research found more than one ...

Super fund tech still lags: KPMG

COMPANY RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2009
Plum Superannuation, Mercer Super Trust, REST and First State Super are among the top funds using the internet to provide online services to members, but many are still behind when it comes to real-time processing, noted a KPMG report. KPMG's recently ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 31 JUL 2009
The Australian sharemarket was higher at noon after gains in the US and strong performances by the resources and banking sectors. At 1200 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 34.7 points or 0.83 per cent,at 4225.1, while the broader All Ordinaries ...