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APRA lays plans to improve super governance

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 29 SEP 2011
... in then industry and avoid unnecessary compliance costs," said APRA. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said it supports APRA's discussion paper and called for more consultation around disclosure. "Current disclosure requirements ...

Deloitte boosts super practice

RACHEL DAVIS  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2011
... as well as through his role as a Director of the National Board of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) since 2001 and his current role as NSW State Secretary of ASFA. "In addition Stephen Huppert's particular skills including ...

ASFA calls for rethink on contribution caps

MATT WOODINGTON  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2011
... super funds members, according to The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia. In a new submission to the Treasury, ASFA said the halving of concessional contribution caps that took place in July 2009 were not targeted appropriately and were ...

Super funds mindshift imperative

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2011
... decumulation. Graham Sammells, chief executive of the IQ Business group and chair for the Association of Super Funds of Australia (ASFA) electronic commerce policy subcommittee, spoke at a media briefing yesterday about the importance of super funds ...

QSuper CIO joins the ASFA Board

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 26 AUG 2011
... extremely pleased to have someone of Brad's calibre joining the Board," said Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive officer, Pauline Vamos. "Brad's extensive experience in investment management and strategy, already being ...

Super keeping economy strong: ASFA

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2011
... are a key factor in helping Australia through times of global market volatility, according to new research commisioned by ASFA. 'Enhancing financial stability and economic growth: the contribution of superannuation', by independent research house, Allen ...

Intrafund advice a sticking point for Stronger Super group

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2011
... Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, also could not comment on the specifics of the Peak Consultative Group but said ASFA's position was that basic advice should be provided by all funds. "Intra-fund advice is a service that trustees should ...

Super funds to provide standard risk measure

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011
... reviewed further down the line," said David Graus, director of policy, Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). ASFA and the Financial Services Council (FSC) worked closely with a broad range of representatives from asset consultants ...

CFS creates new distrib role

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2011
... Australian Government Financial Literacy Advisory Board and a director of Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) and is currently chair of ASFA Member Engagement and Advice committee. CFS conducted an external and internal search to ...

ASFA: carbon tax implications on super rebates

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2011
... support, but questions have been raised in a consultation paper from the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) In line with the introduction of the carbon tax, the Federal Government proposed the low income Earners Government Contribution ...