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Retention key driver behind planner salary increases

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 APR 2016
The Dawson Partnership 2016 Financial Planning Remuneration Trends Survey revealed 31% of the 25% of employers increasing remuneration were doing so as part of a retention strategy to retain valued employees. Other key findings from the survey revealed ...

Legalsuper hires member service manager from Kinetic Super

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... to getting into my role at legalsuper and enhancing the client service that the national team provides to members and employers."

BT to pair superannuation and wellbeing

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAR 2016
... current wellbeing program that services over 40,000 employees to develop wellbeing programs that are meaningful for employers and employees. BT and Westpac's existing member programs have a focus on family and community, with the new program looking ...

Industry funds happy SG charge retained

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 17 MAR 2016
... retention of the full Superannuation Guarantee Charge following a debate in Parliament. The SG charge is a penalty paid by employers who fail to make their quarterly SG contributions on time. It was set to be diluted under the Treasury Legislation Amendment ...

SuperStream sees 70% of member contributions

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 MAR 2016
... superannuation James O'Halloran. "We are very pleased with the progress shown by APRA-regulated funds in onboarding employers to this new system and expect momentum to continue through to the small business deadline of 30 June 2016." He added, "The results ...

Employer fiduciary responsibility could halve super fees

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... chief executive Bill McNabb believes the Australian superannuation system can learn a lot from the US and encourage employers to take a more active role in driving down fees paid by members. The global head of the specialist low cost index fund manager ...

CalPERS and Moody's settle for $130 million

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 11 MAR 2016
... Jacobs, said the settlement "resolves our lawsuit against Moody's and restores money that belongs to our members and employers." "We are eager to put this money back to work to help ensure the long-term sustainability of the fund," Jacobs said. "This ...

CommInsure portfolio exec leaves for MetLife

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAR 2016
... specialist provider of life insurance and retirement solutions. It partners with corporates, superannuation trustees and employers to deliver products and services that meet the specific needs of Australians. Torrington will take a key role in MetLife's ...

Rice Warner puts its case for budget changes

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 11 FEB 2016
... of other proposed changes in 2016. Rice Warner would still like to see super funds offer joint accounts for couples; employers be allowed to pay additional contributions for female employees; and removal of the $450-a-month threshold for which super ...

Industry fund flags DB issues in Fraser review

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 FEB 2016
... community-based institutions. The schemes have more than 10,000 members. Vision Super chief executive Stephen Rowe said employers, not fund members, carry all the investment risk in DB schemes. "Imposing independents on boards would mean fewer employer ...