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Equip, corporate fund merger complete

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
Equip has finalised its latest successor fund transfer, adding $765 million to its funds under management. The fund's merger with BOC Super was official as of November 1, with Equip welcoming about 3000 new members in the process. BOC is a supplier ...

Aussies in the dark over super stapling

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 1 NOV 2021
The majority of Australians are unaware of the effects of the Your Future, Your Super (YFYS) reforms and could potentially be stapled to an underperforming fund for good. The YFYS stapling requirement comes into effect today and will see around one ...

Australia improves super system quality

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 OCT 2021
The quality of Australia's superannuation system made marginal improvements and scored highly for its integrity and sustainability, according to a global study. The Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension Index this year graded Australia a B+, slightly ...

Greater diversity needed outside ASX 200: Analysis

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 OCT 2021
Close to 100% of the companies in the ASX 200-500 are led by men, with the pipeline to leadership roles also dominated by men, according to new research. Talent Search Haus, an executive recruitment firm based in Sydney, analysed the leadership teams ...

Industry mixed over FSC advice framework

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2021
... the industry to be self-regulated and a principles-based regulatory framework fully implemented by 2020. It also wants the safe-harbour steps abolished as a result of complying with the Best Interests Duty, and the Letter of Advice to replace the Statement ...

FSC advice reforms slash time, costs by 30%

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2021
... 35%-37%. Financial advisers would then only take up to 16.8 hours to produce the advice. These reforms include removing the safe-harbour steps, which will contribute about 11% in reducing the costs. Simplifying the advice model would lead to a 9% reduction ...

CBA to detect abusive banking behaviour

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 11 OCT 2021
... "Technology-facilitated abuse is a serious problem, and completely unacceptable behaviour. We want to ensure our customers feel safe when they are using our platforms, and it's our responsibility to do everything we can to provide the right measures ...

ESG investing 2.0 emerges

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2021
The second iteration of environmental, social and governance investing will require a stronger level of authenticity, accountability and focus on tangible outcomes, according to sustainability experts. A significant shift is taking place in the world ...

MetLife enhances mental health policy

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 OCT 2021
... behaviours, and reducing stigma around depression, anxiety and suicide. "We want everyone at MetLife to have a role in building a safe and healthy environment and culture. To ensure we are providing meaningful support, we are encouraging our leadership ...

Aware Super builds out affordable housing

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 SEP 2021
... Park site and will develop 300 units which are to be rented as essential worker affordable housing. "We know that finding safe, secure, quality affordable housing close to where they work is a real challenge for essential workers - many of whom are our ...