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Super funds support PRI statement on slavery

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
The United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment is calling on Australian superannuation funds and fund managers to sign a statement in support of a Modern Slavery Act in Australia. The statement will form part of PRI's submission ...

Housing affordability threatens super's future

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... retirement income system, according to a new report. If the trend continues retirees will be increasingly forced to use superannuation to discharge outstanding mortgages, seeing more people rely on the Age Pension. Those who do not own their home by ...

Collective power: What's next for profit-to-member funds?

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAR 2017
... IFM Investors and Industry Super Holdings chair Garry Weaven reminded the audience of the pioneering spirit of superannuation's early founders, noting that continued success is based upon a strong collectivist will. "Major social reforms are usually ...

AMP upgrades wrap platform

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
AMP upgraded its superannuation and investment platform MyNorth, which hit $6.7 billion in funds under management since it was launched last year. Enhancements to the platform promises greater efficiency for advisers to manage multiple client activities ...

AIST appoints new CEO

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees has appointed its new chief executive officer, effective immediately. Eva Scheerlinck has been named in the top position following her role as acting chief executive since the recent departure of Tom ...

BTFG announces giant Panorama leap

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
BT Financial Group will merge 12 superannuation funds into one as part of the rollout of its $630 million Panorama platform and in a major update of the wealth management business. Announced to the market this morning, BTFG will also move from four ...

Azimut partners with Colonial, launches funds

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAR 2017
... Sestante head of distribution Andrew Davies said: "The fees start at 70bps for the conservative fund (73bps for superannuation and pension) to 90bps for the growth fund (93bps for superannuation and pension). These strategies are available on both FirstChoice ...

Profit-to-member super funds must restore trust: AIST

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
Profit-to-member superannuation funds have a duty to strengthen and restore trust in Australia's $2 trillion super system, as well as lead other institutions to restore economic balance for the everyday working person. Australian Institute of Superannuation ...

Senior hires at REST

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
... Industry Super general manager strategic relations Craig Hobart. Russell's strong leadership capability in corporate superannuation across a leading range of financial services brands will add value to REST's employer portfolio and further extend the ...

CSC renews $40bn custody mandate

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
The Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation has renewed custody arrangements for its $40 billion in funds under management. Northern Trust (NTC) has overseen custody and investment administration for the government employee and Australian Defence Force ...