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BTFG boss backs PC super proposals

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUN 2018
BT Financial Group supports key recommendations of the Productivity Commission's most recent superannuation report, saying the Westpac-owned business would welcome moving away from an "open market" MySuper model. BTFG chief executive Brad Cooper ...

Super scorecard to shift consumer playing field

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... takes the weight of financial decision-making off the shoulders of ordinary people. CSRI has also pointed to the Productivity Commission's most recent report on super, challenging the industry to improve consumer outcomes on a wide front. "One of ...

Advice fintech reshuffles leadership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 31 MAY 2018
... Intiger announced managing director Mark Fisher will hand over leadership of the software developer to global head of productivity and optimisation George Jaja for a period of several months. Jaja will take on the role of acting chief executive while ...

Industry stakeholders welcome PC report

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018
The Financial Services Council welcomes key recommendations made in the Productivity Commission's assessment of superannuation efficiency and competitiveness. It agrees consumer outcomes could be significantly improved. A central finding of the PC report ...

Productivity Commission addresses superannuation lottery

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 29 MAY 2018
The Productivity Commission recommends an independent review of insurance in superannuation; that Australians enter default super once; and that super funds disclose trailing financial adviser commissions. These are a few of the 22 recommendations in ...

Aussie CEOs understand ESG risks: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2018
... two-speed super economy was developing, adding that KPMG believed fund rationalisaton would eventuate soon. "The Productivity Commission's (PC) review into the efficiency of the system will place significant challenges on smaller funds - and should ...

Two-tier super system emerging: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAY 2018
... counterparts. KPMG head of asset and wealth management Paul Howes forecasted challenges for smaller funds as a result of the Productivity Commission's review into the efficiency of the superannuation system. "The evidence suggests that a two-speed economy ...

NSW Treasury appoints productivity commissioner

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 14 MAY 2018
... Financial Forum has been appointed a top role at New South Wales Treasury. Joining the NSW Government as its first productivity commissioner is Peter Achterstraat. His mandate is to "bust red tape and make NSW the easiest place to do business." Achterstraat ...

Royal Commission must cast net wider

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 16 APR 2018
... The Commission must also inquire whether superannuation entities have misused members' retirement savings. Citing Productivity Commission reports, the Royal Commission notes superannuation and retirement advice is the most common type of financial advice ...

CommInsure, OnePath enhance digital experience

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 APR 2018
... asking an accountant if they work underwater - and reducing the need for as much follow-up evidence improves advisers' productivity," Lacheur said. "We have delivered an intuitive experience that is simple and easy for customers, and efficient for advisers." ...