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Super board governance legislation introduced today

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 SEP 2015
... Legislation Amendment (Trustee Governance) Bill 2015 is expected to be adjourned in parliament today, ISA chief executive David Whiteley has called on politicians to focus on getting superannuation to deliver more to members and to investment opportunities ...

Super governance changes questioned

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 20 AUG 2015
... have significant powers to step in if it identifies an area of concern." Industry Super Australia chief executive, David Whiteley, said the legal advice raises doubt about the government's rationale "and reinforces the view that the changes are a solution ...

ISA voices strong opposition to "radical" super reform

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 27 JUL 2015
... undermine the member-first culture that has been a hallmark of the equal representation model," ISA chief executive David Whiteley said. ISA's submission argued that "the proof is in the pudding, with industry funds outperforming bank owned retail ...

ISA appoints "fiscal hawk" chief economist

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUN 2015
... was Dr. Sacha Vidler, who stepped down from the position in September 2014. In a statement, ISA chief executive David Whiteley said that Anthony's experience "will strengthen ISA's capacity to model policy outcomes and provide expert insight into the ...

Industry reacts to ASIC register update

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2015
... registered and qualified to speak to them about the things they have been." Industry Super Australia chief executive David Whiteley welcomed the changes but suggested that details about commission payments should also be included on the register. "Whether ...

Super reforms to hurt retirees

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2015
... intended to hit higher income earners, the modelling shows that's not the effect over time," said ISA chief executive David Whiteley. He added, "if you reduce access to the pension, you need to increase private savings - and yet their previous plans ...

Australia's super pool now more than $2 trillion

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAY 2015
... higher than average returns to bank-owned funds over the last 11 years. Industry Super Australia chief executive, David Whiteley, said the 2% gap was a concern and bank-owned super funds "are a drag on member returns and national savings." "For most ...

Age pension kept at highest indexation rate

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 12 MAY 2015
... more in superannuation or a total balance of $610,000," she said. Industry Super Australia (ISA) chief executive, David Whiteley, said the 2015 budget did not deliver Australians certainty or a coherent retirement income policy. "It reinforces the need ...

ISA urges government to keep super safety net

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2015
... These funds are selected in a merit-based process overseen by the Fair Work Commission," said ISA chief executive David Whiteley. "The FWC process puts competitive pressure on the super industry to deliver strong investment returns, provides a safety ...

Industry responds to Grattan report

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 APR 2015
... Australia have responded to the latest Grattan report on superannuation fees. In a statement, ISA chief executive David Whiteley said the report served as further evidence of bank-owned super funds "dragging down" Australia's superannuation system. "Not ...