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AMP introduces pension calculator

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 FEB 2017
... Sainsbury said. "Its development is the culmination of the expertise and considerable work by Patricia Montague and her superannuation and investment platforms team."

Super funds receive guidance on RG97

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
Three industry associations have released a joint guidance note to assist superannuation funds prepare for ASIC's deadline on new fee and cost disclosure requirements. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), the Association of Superannuation ...

Industry realigns for climate change

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
... Australia Annual Forum in Sydney last week was received positively by industry associations. The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors (ACSI) welcomed the prudential regulator's support for the issue and the Investor Group on Climate Change ...

CBA caught out on unpaid super

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 21 FEB 2017
CBA could be forced to back pay millions in unpaid superannuation to at least 7000 employees. The Finance Sector Union of Australia has revealed the bank has failed to pay part-time staff members their full 9.5% superannuation guarantee entitlements ...

AMP super trust adds $450m corporate fund

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 20 FEB 2017
A $450 million corporate super fund will transfer to AMP's SignatureSuper master trust. The Water Corporation Superannuation Plan represents more than 3500 members. The decision to move to AMP followed a tender process which determined SignatureSuper ...

Fraser review challenges super board independence

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
The Bernie Fraser review of industry superannuation fund governance puts the onus of proof back on the government to demonstrate that one-third independent boards are the best way forward. "It is far from self-evident that simply mandating minimum numbers ...

Super must continue excellence path: O'Dwyer

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
The superannuation system must be the best it can possibly be to ensure that every Australian is confident in controlling their own destiny. That was the overarching theme of Minister for Revenue and Financial Services Kelly O'Dwyer's address to the ...

Russell sells actuarial business

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
... trust and industry fund sectors. WTW regional head of Australasia Andrew Boal said: "Providing a broad range of superannuation and actuarial services is the core purpose of our retirement team in Australia. The combination of our teams will strengthen ...

SMSFs no influence on housing

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
The self-managed superannuation fund sector is no threat to homebuyers, according to the latest insights from Class. The software firm's latest SMSF Benchmark Report shows SMSFs' are not influencing high property prices because, as a sector, they have ...

RG 97 to lift fees 50 bps

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2017
Revisions to superannuation and investment product fee estimation methodology as a result of RG 97 is expected to significantly lift average fee metrics, according to an industry survey. According to the EY survey based on participants who attended ...