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Super on parental leave bill hits parliament

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2024
... introduction in 2011 due to taking time out of the workforce to have children. Superannuation industry groups and super funds are eager to see the bill passed quickly. "This legislation is more than just a victory for fairness - it's an acknowledgment ...

Super's board requirements are sound: SMC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2024
... said the fit and proper test is "more robust" than the assessments made of directors at ASX-listed companies. "If super funds had the governance model of listed companies, there's no evidence it would mean stronger governance or performance," she said. ...

Local private debt funds' growth potential 'remains strong': Preqin

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... relevant part of clients' portfolio construction going forward," Cadzow said. Three out of five of Australia's largest super funds allocate around 30% of their assets to private capital, according to Preqin. However, globally and in Australia, private ...

'Our patience is running thin': ASIC

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... addressing superannuation trustees at an industry event yesterday. Constant said the regulator expects much more from super funds in being transparent and delivering better outcomes to members. "You are a driving force in the increasing privatisation ...

Super performance test needs personal rate of return: Adviser

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 15 AUG 2024
... calculates the performance of the superannuation fund rather than the performance of an individual member's account. Super funds, instead, should undertake an assessment that measures individual account performance to see if member outcomes are indeed ...

Future Group joins campaign to ban gambling ads

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... Entertainment from running gambling ads. Ethinvest, a financial planning group, and Future Group, the parent company of super funds including Guild Super and Verve, are supporting the campaign, which is spearheaded by fintech trading platform, SIX. SIX ...

APRA reprimands Cbus, BUSSQ over governance issues

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 AUG 2024
... boots on the ground fund, that chooses to provide services to our members at their workplace," Taylor said. "Many super funds have lost sight of personal service. Our members regularly tell us that they appreciate the face-to-face contact with their ...

AFCA urges super trustees to improve processes

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 13 AUG 2024
... average loss claimed was $88,736 and ranged as high as $344,000-plus - a potentially life-changing sum." Gray said super funds should consider using technology such as multi-factor authentication to reduce the risk that members might lost money from ...

Iress snags Insignia Financial executive

ELIZABETH FRY  |  FRIDAY, 9 AUG 2024
... change and opportunity. "I've always believed in the role that technology plays in delivering better results for super funds and their members, and I'm looking forward to working with clients to support them in their growth aspirations."

Industry demands action to stop abusers claiming victims' super

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  THURSDAY, 8 AUG 2024
... murderers from inheriting their victim's super. Additionally, they've advocated for reforms that would allow super funds to withhold death benefits in "substantiated cases of family violence." "Clear and robust evidence standards, judged by an ...