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Industry funds steering clear of FHSAs

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  FRIDAY, 13 JUN 2008
... standards, outsourcing rules and investment guidelines. Policy and research manager at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, Andrew Barr, said, "RSE licensees have to go through a different application process and set up separate trusts. ...

Paid maternity leave must include super: AIST

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2008
Paid maternity leave schemes must not ignore superannuation, warns the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). In its submission to the Productivity Commission, the AIST which is the peak super body for nearly two-thirds of the Australian ...

Super funds to offer FHSAs

... First Home Savers Accounts (FHSAs), according to a new survey. The survey, conducted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), which represents over $450 billion of super fund assets, is the first set of public research from the ...

AIST calls for SMSF reform

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 16 MAY 2008
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has called for reforms to the self-managed superannuation fund sector, including minimum trustee education requirements. Specifically, the group has recommended the advice provided by accountants ...

Industry responds to APRA report

... all profits back to members - is paying off," said Fiona Reynolds, chief executive at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST). However, John O'Shaughnessy, IFSA deputy chief executive, said that trustees in both sub-segments differ ...

Same sex super overdue: AIST

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2008
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has thrown its support behind the Federal Government's proposal to eliminate same-sex discrimination in superannuation law. AIST chief executive Fiona Reynolds claims the government's changes ...

Super structure needs fixing

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 17 MAR 2008
... to increase the "efficiency and fairness" of the superannuation system. Speaking at an Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) forum on super adequacy last Friday, Whiteley claims attempts by the Federal Government to boost retirement ...

Industry funds not holding up transfers: AIST

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2007
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has rejected criticism by some financial planners that industry super funds are taking too long to process superannuation transfers. AIST's chief executive officer, Fiona Reynolds, said the ...

Non-TFN tax attack

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2007
... about the rule change or who can least afford the tax hit. Raising the dire warning is the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) and financial planners worried the changes could also cause insurance policies to lapse. As of July 1 next ...

First Home Saver proposal a winner

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2007
... framework that applies to superannuation," according to the ALP's policy statement. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has already welcomed the initiative and Garry Weaven, Industry Super Network spokesperson, said, "Certainly ...