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New SMSF admin platform launches

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
... smart technology, rather than through lower labour costs via overseas outsourcing," he said. "Recent changes to superannuation regulations has resulted in the need for real-time administration and monitoring of SMSFs, particularly when fund members start ...

Corporate superannuation fund hunts new chair

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 APR 2019
Australia's largest corporate superannuation fund is searching for a new chair as the incumbent prepares to wrap up a final three-year term. David Leggo departs TelstraSuper on 30 June 2019; he joined the board in 2010. The fund's constitution ...

KPMG partner moves to GROW Super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
A former KPMG partner and superannuation expert is joining GROW Super as head of strategy in May. Adam Gee will lead GROW's development strategy here and overseas, as well as implement the TINA platform, GROW's blockchain-enabled technology for superannuation ...

Rice Warner names new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
... and public policy initiatives. He founded Rice Warner in December 1987. Rice has held a number of roles in the superannuation and actuaries industries; this includes serving as QSuper's investment committee chair from January 2009 to June 2013. Since ...

Industry fund adds board directors

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 8 APR 2019
A $14.5 billion industry superannuation fund has added two new members to its board of directors, which now only comprises 10 seats. CareSuper has welcomed Linda Scott and Robert Potter, following the retirements of long-serving directors Cate Wood ...

New chief executive at Link Fund Administration

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... shuffles its executive lineup. Dee McGrath will now oversee Link Group's administration functions which services many superannuation funds. In her most recent role she was IBM's managing partner for global business services. She was responsible for the ...

APRA receives new super powers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 APR 2019
... trustees and underperforming funds. The Treasury Laws Amendment (Improving Accountability and Member Outcomes in Superannuation Measures No 1) Bill 2019, which passed on April 4, strengthens APRA's power following criticisms it has not effectively ...

AMP overhauls wealth leadership

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... Anantakrishnan has been appointed chief investment officer. Joining at the end of June, his focus will be on ensuring strong superannuation returns by supporting trustees. He was previously head of portfolio management at Credit Suisse. Also from Credit ...

Superannuation funds flag $113bn merger

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
Two superannuation funds are exploring a potential merger that would create a $113 billion fund with 1.1 million members. VicSuper and First State Super announced they have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding, scouting the benefits of a ...

Superannuation fund chief accepts new role

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2019
... currently serves as a non-executive director at SuperFriend. His prior experience in the financial services and superannuation industry includes working across senior roles at Superpartners, CitiSreet, Tower Australia and Gardior. Sunsuper completed ...