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Super funds to offer FHSAs

... Accounts (FHSAs), according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), which represents over $450 billion of super fund assets, is the first set of public research from the industry that articulated ...

AIST calls for SMSF reform

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has called for reforms to the self-managed superannuation fund sector, including minimum trustee education requirements. Specifically, the group has recommended the advice provided by accountants ...

Industry responds to APRA report

... to members - is paying off," said Fiona Reynolds, chief executive at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). However, John O'Shaughnessy, IFSA deputy chief executive, said that trustees in both sub-segments differ because they serve ...

Same sex super overdue: AIST

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2008
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has thrown its support behind the Federal Government's proposal to eliminate same-sex discrimination in superannuation law. AIST chief executive Fiona Reynolds claims the government's changes ...

Better FHSAs needed for buyers

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2008
Superannuation industry bodies AIST, ISN and IFF have banded together to propose measures tailoring First Home Saver Accounts to better aid struggling first home buyers. Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of AIST, said the scheme should be structured in ...

Property before super: IPSOS

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 MAR 2008
... confident" or "fairly confident" that they would have enough super to live on when they retired. According to Fiona Reynolds, AIST chief executive, clear-cut communication is a critical component to bringing member attention back into the superannuation ...

Super structure needs fixing

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2008
... the "efficiency and fairness" of the superannuation system. Speaking at an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) forum on super adequacy last Friday, Whiteley claims attempts by the Federal Government to boost retirement savings are ...

Industry funds not holding up transfers: AIST

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2007
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has rejected criticism by some financial planners that industry super funds are taking too long to process superannuation transfers. AIST's chief executive officer, Fiona Reynolds, said the ...

Industry and public fund members complain less: SCT

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 10 DEC 2007
... sector funds place on member services and timely resolution of any issues that arise," Fiona Reynolds, chief executive at AIST, said. The report found the percentage of complaints regarding disclosure and fees has tripled since 2003, representing 12 ...

Non-TFN tax attack

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2007
... change or who can least afford the tax hit. Raising the dire warning is the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and financial planners worried the changes could also cause insurance policies to lapse. As of July 1 next year, super ...