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Next decade of defined contributions crucial: Research

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
New research from the Thinking Ahead Institute indicates that the next 10 years of defined contributions will be crucial to the development of retirement systems all around the world. The Thinking Ahead Institute, which is based in London, said that ...

Retail fund faces class action on MySuper

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
... members. Maurice Blackburn said CFS failed to exercise the degree of care, skill and diligence required of a prudent superannuation trustee, failed to perform its duties and act in the best interests of members and failed to take members interests as ...

Netwealth welcomes new distribution head

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
Netwealth has appointed a former MLC director as its new head of distribution. The ASX-listed superannuation and investment solution provider has confirmed the appointment of Damian Holland to lead its distribution efforts earlier this month. The position ...

Recognition for industry leader in fight against slavery

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... QMV partner Jonathan Steffanoni said the Modern Slavery Act is significant not just to managers like Ausbil, but superannuation funds as well. The law places an obligation on trustees of super funds with revenue greater than $100 million to report to ...

KPMG foretells open super era

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
The global consulting giant believes developments in open banking could be the boon to solve superannuation's member engagement challenges. In a new report released today, KPMG revealed the future of member engagement in super will closely follow the ...

ASIC using intimidation tactics on grandfathering: AIOFP

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2019
... challenge to the banning of grandfathered commissions. The bill banning grandfathered commissions on investment and superannuation products was passed by parliament on Monday. Johnston confirmed that the legal advice the AIOFP has received is that commissions ...

Women overlooked by retirement income review

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... explicitly focus on the retirement outcomes of women. Women in Super - the national advocacy group for women employed in superannuation and financial services - is calling for women to be specifically included in the retirement income review, amid a ...

No one reads the PDS: ASIC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
... warning to pop up after the consumer had entered their details and begun committing to the loan. When it came to superannuation PDSs the report found cited research finding that 64% of consumers cannot locate fees in a PDS for a managed investment and ...

No pain, no gain: APRA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
As APRA raises the bar for the superannuation sector, trustees are readying themselves for discomfort. But the prudential regulator believes the pain is necessary for improving member outcomes. Addressing the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ...

UniSuper appoints chief operating officer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 OCT 2019
The $80 billion superannuation fund has appointed a former NAB general manager as its first chief operating officer. Kevin Roadnight will join the UniSuper executive team in the newly created role to lead its finance and legal and governance functions. ...