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ESG a fiduciary duty: Sherry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2009
... duty to take long term factors, including ESG considerations, into account when selecting and managing investments, said Senator Nick Sherry. Senator Sherry, speaking at this morning's Finsia's leadership forum, said this is why he has asked APRA to ...

CGT roll-over relief for super mergers

MEDIA RELEASE  |  MONDAY, 4 MAY 2009
... expanding the optional capital gains tax (CGT) roll-over for capital losses for mergers of complying superannuation funds. Senator Nick Sherry, Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, last week announced that the optional capital gains tax (CGT) ...

FPA recommends fee-for-service advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
... deductible). But the key, said Bloch, is that the FPA is responding to the challenge thrown last year by superannuation minister, Senator Nick Sherry, regarding finding solutions that will encourage the public to seek financial advice. "If we don't lead ...

Conflicts not all bad: AIST

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 1 MAY 2009
... interest are expected to be a major aspect of the review of the superannuation system that was this week announced by Senator Sherry.

Another day another inquiry

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2009
Senator Nick Sherry has announced another inquiry into the superannuation system that kickstarts what could be the most fundamental review of modern superannuation since its introduction in the mid1980s. "After 21 years of operation, it's time to have ...

Govt drafts new credit regime

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 28 APR 2009
... advisers, mortgage brokers and credit brokers will be categorised as credit service providers and required to hold an ACL. Senator Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, said credit providers and advisers would need to meet a higher ...

Platforms should merge

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2009
... management companies would be required to develop products that mitigated the superannuant's market and longevity risks. Senator Nick Sherry, minister for superannuation and corporate law, speaking at the same conference, said, "We need discussions about ...

Super funds to show long-term returns

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 2 APR 2009
... the information using a separate inset or include it in the statement. Minister for superannuation and corporate law, Senator Nick Sherry, said clear information about medium to long term returns can help fund members better appreciate superannuation ...

Opposition slams govt short selling claims

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAR 2009
The opposition has refuted Senator Nick Sherry's claim that the government action on short selling is in-line with the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) report, declaring the government misrepresented the report. Minister ...

SMSFs get "kick up the pants"

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 16 MAR 2009
... regulation, according to industry experts. Speaking at a roundtable following minister for superannuation and corporate law, Senator Nick Sherry's speech at the SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) conference on Friday, Andrea Slattery ...