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End the factions: Shorten

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010
... to the community in return for the government support they receive. Minister Shorten, who was the keynote speaker at the ASFA Conference in Adelaide yesterday, highlighted his disappointment at the industry's lack of cohesion when it comes to pushing ...

Trustees call to scrap MySuper

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 11 NOV 2010
... of the Non-Government Schools Superannuation Fund, took the position of opposing the introduction of MySuper reforms at an ASFA debate yesterday. In his argument, Quessy criticised the thesis behind MySuper including what he calls a disregard of illiquidity ...

Calls to fast track higher SG: survey

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 9 NOV 2010
... government to introduce the law on raising compulsory superannuation payments (SG) sooner rather than later, according the latest ASFA survey. Majority of the survey's respondents said they want a faster deadline than what is currently outlined by the ...

Industry could face another inquiry

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
... other inquiries, most of which are squarely aimed at lowering fees and delivering a better deal for fund members," she said. ASFA believes Hockey's review would stay within the scope of banks, and may not spill over to super. "Joe really focused his ...

Trustees must raise bar on governance: ASFA

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 OCT 2010
... standards than listed company directors owing to the long term and compulsory nature of super, according to industry body ASFA. This week ASFA launched its updated Governance Best Practice Paper where it recommended higher governance benchmarks for trustees ...

Retiree living costs fall despite CPI jump

NEWS RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2010
... couple living comfortably in retirement fell by 0.2 per cent in the June quarter of 2010, figures from the latest Westpac ASFA Retirement Standard show. According to the report, a couple looking to achieve a comfortable retirement needs to spend $53,456 ...

ASIC super expert joins ASFA

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2010
ASFA has hired former ASIC senior executive superannuation leader, Louise du Pre-Alba, as its new director of policy. Du Pre-Alba was previously head of super at ASIC and will take up her role immediately on a part-time basis, before working full-time ...

Busting myths on alternatives: JANA

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2010
A prominent asset consultant told an ASFA luncheon audience yesterday that just because a particular investment is listed on the market doesn't make it "right" in a portfolio, or better than its unlisted alternatives. "There's this myth that because ...

Industry assoc review goals and growth

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 24 SEP 2010
From ASFA to AIST and SPAA, FPA to the AFA - there are more than 40 associations representing the financial services sector, prompting industry professionals to question the need for multiple associations, and whether mergers should be on the cards. ...

Super back in the spotlight

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 20 SEP 2010
... the board," Reynolds said. Reynolds' sentiments were echoed by Pauline Vamos of the Association of Super Funds, Australia (ASFA). "Without this boost to retirement savings and the Australian economy it will become more difficult for the nation to meet ...