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MySuper should engage with lifecycling: Cooper

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 MAR 2012
... super sector reported they were planning to offer a lifecycle MySuper option. The survey, conducted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, showed 60% of funds in the NFP sector were planning to re-badge their current default product ...

Funds remain unconvinced on lifecycle MySuper product

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 22 MAR 2012
... unconvinced a lifecycle product will offer the best outcome for members, according to a recent poll by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees. A recent survey of 40 not-for-profit funds found only 10% of funds are planning to offer a lifecycle ...

FSC urges Senate to vote for SG rise

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 19 MAR 2012
... percentage points will apply annually up to 2019-20, when the SG rate will be set at 12%. Meanwhile, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) also released a poll revealing that while 75% of Australians backed the move to raise the ...

Breach in contrib caps should not be taken for revenue: CPA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAR 2012
... inadvertent breach up to $10,000 be made refundable on an on-going basis, rather than a one-off offer. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) have both called for discretion ...

Disclosure requirements under industry scrutiny

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 12 MAR 2012
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has queried aspects of the Financial Services Council's new policy requirements on corporate governance. The Financial Services Council (FSC) released its Superannuation Corporate Governance Policy ...

FOFA discontent rumbles on after PJC findings

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 1 MAR 2012
... "The issue will be resolved on the floor of the House and the Independents will be key," added Klipin. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) had a more positive reaction to the PJC findings. "AIST is pleased to see that the Committee ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2012
... equities news, Santos gives its fourth quarter production report, as does Woodside Petroleum Ltd and the Australian Institute of Company Directors is to host a Director Nexus information evening. In Australia, the market on Wednesday edged up marginally ...

Stronger Super draft needs clarity

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2012
... Obligations and Prudential Standards) Bill 2012, the second tranche of the Stronger Super reforms, with the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) having submitted its overall positive submission. "AIST supports the priority given by ...

Energy Super board reduces in size, new members

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 12 DEC 2011
... on the board of the Welfare Rights Centre and Electrogroup Apprenticeships & Training. As a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, Williamson has been on several boards in the past including CS Energy, Stanwell Corporation, Brisbane ...

SG rise through House of Representatives

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2011
... low-income earners super tax rebate, which the government maintains will amount to $900 million a year. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees told Financial Standard the rise would mean a "more dignified retirement" for most workers. "We've ...