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ASFA backs super boost pledge

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
Several superannuation industry heavyweights are throwing support behind an ASFA and Money magazine initiative aiming to better connect Australians with their super. Eight super funds are joining the Super Booster Day initiative that encourages Australians ...

SMSF payroll tax litigation under microscope

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
A superannuation and insurance lawyer says recent litigation in Queensland will be watched closely with the possibility that SMSFs could be included in payroll tax groups. Townsends Business & Corporate Lawyers special counsel Michael Hallinan says ...

Lifeplan increases investment bond options

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
Investment bond specialist Lifeplan is rolling out eight new investment options and an additional rebate tier across its NextGen suite as part of a surging interest in the product. Head of Lifeplan, Matt Walsh, said proposed changes to superannuation ...

Rubik signs with Pakistan bank

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
Rubik Financial signed its fifth Pakistan bank to collections platform CWX this week and will partner with fellow software firm Temenos to implement the project. The agreement with Bank Alfalah will see Rubik's CWX integrate with Temenos' T24 product ...

AUSTRAC improves indigenous super access

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 7 JUL 2016
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees supports new guidance from the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) making it easier for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to access the superannuation system. AIST ...

Industry fund reduces insurance premiums

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
An industry super fund dedicated to the electrical and communications industries is reducing its premiums for death and TPD insurance by about 15%. NESS Super said at a time when super fund insurance premiums are mostly rising, it is pleased to be bucking ...

Westoz appoints independent director

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
ASX-listed Westoz Investment is welcoming a new independent non-executive director to its board as two directors retire. Joining the board is Simon Joyner. He has more than 30 years' experience in the West Australian financial services industry and ...

New board members at CareSuper

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JUL 2016
Industry superannuation fund CareSuper recently appointed two new member directors to its board. Joining the CareSuper board in 2016 are Michelle Gardiner and Greg McLean, each commencing their terms in February and May respectively. Gardiner is a founder ...

M&A activity impacted by politics

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2016
Macquarie Group and Deloitte led the financial adviser merger and acquisition deal count in Australasia during the first half of 2016, according to the latest Mergermarket data. Both firms recorded 14 deals in the six months to 1 July, followed by Goldman ...

BDO appoints super partner

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 5 JUL 2016
Corporate advisory firm BDO has hired an industry specialist for a newly created role recognising the importance wealth and retirement planning will play in its business. Joining BDO as a partner this week is superannuation specialist Mark Wilkinson. ...