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Ageing societies threaten to undermine global economy

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... cooperation, according to Global Aging Institute president Richard Jackson. Speaking at the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Conference, Jackson noted that a quarter of the world's population will be "aged" by 2050. In countries ...

Super is "next on the menu" for disruption: new ASFA CEO

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
The superannuation industry is at high risk of being disrupted by the fintech sector, new Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy has warned. Speaking at the 2016 ASFA Conference, Fahy noted the "challenges" inherent ...

Adviser Network sets focus on super consolidation

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Adviser Network has unveiled a new super consolidation tool in a bid to curb the growth of unclaimed superannuation in Australia. To help address the issue, Adviser Network has developed SuperFusion Plus, a simple super consolidation tool which allows ...

Link launches online super advice tool

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
Link Group has launched a digital advice platform to deliver online superannuation advice and inspire member engagement. SuperMentor, developed by the group's fund administration division, comes as part of Link's strategy to differentiate its offering ...

Trump bigger than Brexit

ALEX BURKE, DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2016
... Asset Management chief market strategist for UK and Europe Stephanie Flanders. Speaking at the 2016 Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Conference, Flanders said there are forecasts already suggesting inflation in the US will rise to 2%. ...

Super funds should enforce corporate conduct: ASFA

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... super funds to take an active role in corporate governance in listed companies, according to former Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chair Jim Minto. Speaking at the 2016 ASFA Conference on the Gold Coast, Minto argued it was only natural ...

Labor blindsides super legislation

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
The Federal Government's position on superannuation will be reaffirmed today as three pieces of legislation are introduced to parliament, all despite Labor's attempts to blindside the occasion. The legislation stems from this year's Budget announcements ...

New fund manager hot property

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2016
... demand for mid-sized property assets from Intergen Property Group's existing high net worth investors, institutions, superannuation funds and offshore groups. "We are already working on a commercial property mandate in NSW and are targeting retail, office ...

REST boosts member savings through Acorns app

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
... encourage more Australians to save for their retirement. It's one small step for Acorns but a giant leap for the superannuation industry. This month the app launched a new feature that allows users to make voluntary contributions to qualifiying superannuation ...

Is default super dated?

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2016
Industry representative groups still can't agree on the best step forward for Australia's default superannuation system. The Productivity Commission is examining alternative models for placing Australians into default superannuation products and begins ...