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Super funds signal intention to delve into overseas property

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 SEP 2011
... suggested this could be improved by better education supported by industry groups, consultants and fund managers," said Fiona Reynolds, chief executive officer, AIST.

FOFA divides on commission

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 29 AUG 2011
... for advice they are not receiving. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), chief executive, Fiona Reynolds said the reforms signalled a new era of affordable and quality advice for super fund members. "For too long, super fund members ...

Super funds want a cost-benefit analysis on disclosure

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
... very good," she said. "But listing every single security in a portfolio is pages and pages of meaningless data." Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, agreed. "While we support greater transparency, there ...

Intrafund advice a sticking point for Stronger Super group

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 2 AUG 2011
... type of trustee you are, whether you're retail or not, the ability to provide that must be a level playing field." Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees said intra-fund advice was important but should ...

Government takes no sides in industry-retail super split

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2011
... for a single pricing point, saying that flexibility would be a gateway to higher fees, according to the source. Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, said it was not true that super funds would be forced ...

Super Choice did not change super habits

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUL 2011
... opened to more competition. This would give their superannuation funds greater access to the default-fund advantage. Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, said the current system served people well. "This ...

Coalition, small business reject super clearing house model

ALISON BEVEGE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2011
... to hide?" he said. "They know that removing employers from the process will create savings for their members." Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, said because super was part of an employee's salary ...

Super industry reviews carbon tax impact

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2011
... is for SMSF trustees to be aware of any dividends and cashflow from these investments for any pension payments." Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees and Ann Byrne, chief executive of The Australian Council ...

Shorten ups Trio super levy to $750,000

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 JUN 2011
... the maximum levy amount means the cost will be more fairly distributed across funds of all different sizes," said Fiona Reynolds, chief executive, AIST, further suggesting a new calculation method based on cost per member instead of the current method ...

Super insurance simplified for funds

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
... disability insurance to be brought into alignment with the tax law definition. The provisions expire on June 30. Fiona Reynolds, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, welcomed the move saying her association was pleased ...