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Successful implementation of super code critical

STEPHEN FAY, JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
The Conference of Major Super Funds saw discussion on the Insurance in Superannuation Voluntary Code of Practice move to issues of implementation as the code's subscription deadline looms. Superannuation funds have until March 30 to indicate whether ...

Trustee of the Year named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
A director for HESTA and Frontier Advisors was named the Trustee of the Year at the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds. Angela Emslie was recognised by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, with AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck ...

Responding to the revolution

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... The digital transformation and casualisation of the workforce is the fourth industrial revolution in action and superannuation funds can find lessons in history on how best to respond. Addressing the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds in Brisbane ...

Pre-retirees lack confidence about retirement: Qantas Super

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
... 37% have a high degree of confidence when it comes to retirement, while 30% have little to no confidence in their superannuation savings. According to the 10-point index, the average retirement confidence rating stood at 5.2, with men scoring 5.6 while ...

AIST names Governance Code panel

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 MAR 2018
A former APRA general manager will chair the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees' new Governance Code Monitoring Panel. Greg Brunner has been appointed to chair the panel that will oversee the Governance Code coming into effect on July 1 ...

Industry fund switches to IRESS

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
A $7 billion industry superannuation fund will now use IRESS' Acurity platform to administer its member superannuation accounts. The partnership means more than 90% of member transactions at Statewide Super are now automated and paperless. The fund ...

Advisers underprepared for cyber risk high-stakes

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
Financial advisers and superannuation funds understand the stakes behind cyber incidents but it's not reflected in business preparation and protection processes. This is a key finding in the latest industry survey from Kamino Cyber Security, a division ...

Super calculators given further ASIC relief

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
Deferment of several superannuation reforms until July 2019 means providers of super and retirement calculators have an extension to comply with a requirement that they must account for inflation. ASIC has postponed the commencement of this requirement ...

Labor's imputation credit reform cops industry backlash

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
... shift their asset allocation towards investments which can provide increased yield," he said. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) said removing the refunds would significantly impact low-income retirees. "Constant tinkering with ...

Regulatory disruption hampers long-term vision for super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2018
Superannuation industry professionals must maintain focus on achieving the best outcomes for members, despite the seeming lack of long-term vision for the future of the $2.6 trillion system. That was the message delivered by Australian Institute of ...