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Give MySuper time to work, says AIST

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014
... structural changes to deal with the comparatively high fees super funds charge would be premature. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said: "As a nation, we have invested huge amounts of time and money in developing and implementing reforms that touch on ...

AIST slams Xenophon's super home loan proposal

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2014
... "threaten retirement income security", according to Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chief executive Tom Garcia. Xenophon has said he will introduce legislative changes to the Superannuation Act 1976 in the next session of Parliament ...

Abetz backed FSC in case against FWC, Federal Court reveals

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 28 JUL 2014
... June that the process is "likely to take some time". Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees chief executive Tom Garcia Mr Garcia urged Senator Abetz to "move quickly to appoint new members to the expert panel to provide certainty for the industry ...

Industry asks for long-term, comprehensive approach to Age Pension

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAY 2014
... 'adequate' retirement income, it's premature to be outlining a timetable to reduce the Age Pension," AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said. The AIST asked the government to ensure that retirees and older Australians who have missed out on a lifetime of ...

Industry responds to super fees study

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2014
... bodies have responded to the Grattan Institute's report on super fees, arguing that fundamental change is not necessary. Tom Garcia, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST), said that the unfavourable comparison ...

AIST reshuffles board, names new president

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 28 APR 2014
... president, but will remain on the board and as chair of the AIST policy and governance committee. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said that the industry body would remain focused on delivering value to members through the board's strategic vision. He ...

Not too late for super to start on big data

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2014
... data to understand their members' needs, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chief executive Tom Garcia wrote in a recent blog on his LinkedIn profile. "What do footy, weather and super have in common?" Garcia asked in the piece. ...

Protection needed if pension age increased: AIST

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 15 APR 2014
... substantial number of older Australians did not get to choose the timing of their retirement," AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said. "The sustainability of the pension and superannuation system is vitally important but, at the same time, we mustn't ignore ...

John Brumby wins AIST Trustee of the Year

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014
... named MTAA Super chair John Brumby Trustee of the Year at its Conference of Major Superannuation Funds (CMSF). AIST CEO Tom Garcia congratulated Brumby, who joined MTAA Super in 2011 after serving 25 years in state politics, on his significant contribution ...

Gen Y getting the income stream message

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014
... "to grow my super through smart investment", with Gen Y listing better education as the second. AIST chief executive Tom Garcia said: "It's good to see that Gen Y understands the importance of using their super to provide income in retirement and shows ...