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Super funds countdown to Royal Commission

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2018
... fourth round of hearings, which focused on agricultural financing and interactions between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and financial services providers, wrapped up in Darwin last Friday. Senior Counsel Assisting Rowena Orr said in her ...

Grant Thornton affirms indigenous commitment with new partner

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 14 NOV 2017
... the firm's 2020 strategy to be a leading provider of services to business, government and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations delivering programs and services to Indigenous people and communities. Grant Thornton Australia managing partner ...

Public service veteran retires from AMP

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 20 MAR 2017
... and has had an extensive career in public service, having been the chief executive of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission, commissioner of the Australian Public Service and secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. ...

AIST publishes Reconciliation plan

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2016
... Action Plan (RAP) as the industry body strengthens its commitment to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said the 'reflect RAP' outlines the steps AIST is taking to achieve greater social ...

AUSTRAC improves indigenous super access

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
... from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) making it easier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access the superannuation system. AIST executive manager, Eva Scheerlinck, said the AUSTRAC guidance encourages ...

Indigenous super event expands to Melbourne

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 21 JUN 2016
... principal sponsor The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). "We encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people needing support with their Superannuation to attend the event for free assistance by Industry experts, and free ...

Perpetual launches Native Title Trust

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2016
... builds upon our commitment to deepen our relationships, our respect and opportunities with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, suppliers, employees and communities," Hender said.

Indigenous workers retire with 27pct less: research

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 4 APR 2016
... Minister's Report 2016," Ralston said. The study was prompted by discussions with members of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community at the 2015 AIST Indigenous Super Summit which highlighted the lack of data collected on indigenous superannuation ...

Super funds encouraged to collect indigenous data

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAR 2016
... outcomes for indigenous Australians. "Despite more than 25 years of compulsory superannuation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have poorer superannuation outcomes than non-indigenous Australians - including significantly lower balances at ...

Indigenous super on Canberra agenda

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 17 AUG 2015
... the Council of Australian Governments (COAG). Working Group chair, Eva Scheerlinck, said Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have poorer superannuation outcomes than non-indigenous Australians, including significantly lower balances at retirement. ...