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The pointy end of super regulation

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... now contending with preparing for two key pieces of industry regulation. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment Conference on the Gold Coast, new AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck said she "couldn't have timed ...

Markets are stronger than Trump

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... market fundamentals are stronger than any current geopolitical volatility. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Super Investment Conference on the Gold Coast, Hobson said it's dangerous to attempt to orient one's investment ...

Labor takes aim at executive pay

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
... received by those persons." Previous rules required reporting entities to publish reportable salaries, bonuses, superannuation and other allowances. The Future Fund currently reports the total remuneration of its management committee, and the Act prescribes ...

Intervention from trustees can address unpaid super: IFS

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
Early intervention from superannuation fund trustees is critical to addressing the unpaid super gap according to Industry Fund Services. The service provider has called out employers for underpaying Australian workers $17.1 billion in compulsory super ...

Industry fund welcomes new chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
A $10 billion industry superannuation fund announced the appointment of a new chief executive to lead its next phase of growth. Sydney-based Local Government Super is welcoming David Smith to the top role. He succeeds Peter Lambert, who resigned in ...

Aussie super funds increase world ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
Several Australian superannuation funds have been included in the ranks of the world's largest pension funds, recording a 9.1% increase in growth. Research provided by Willis Towers Watson shows that of 300 pension funds listed, 16 Australian funds ...

AMP and Challenger ink annuities deal

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
... features of the Challenger products it now administers are the same as Challenger's direct offerings. AMP director of superannuation, retirement and investments Vicki Doyle said: "We know that achieving quality of life in retirement is an important goal ...

Millennial SMSFs making impact

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
The rise of the millennial self-managed superannuation fund investor augurs well for the future, presenting a potentially lucrative business proposition for financial advisers. The latest CommSec SMSF Trading Trends Report shows millennials now represent ...

Infradebt attracts super fund investment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
Australia's first 100% fossil free superannuation fund will give its members access to nation-building infrastructure projects like solar farms and social infrastructure with a new multi-million dollar investment. Future Super, which manages more than ...

Group insurance premium arrangements unclear: ISWG

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
... poor transparency around premium adjustment mechanisms have emerged as major concerns in the latest Insurance in Superannuation Working Group discussion paper. Greater disclosure on premium adjustment mechanisms should be codified and addressed on a ...