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Pressure mounts on super in modern awards

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014
... review process is when the government's review is complete. This would minimise any potential disruption to employees, employers and applicants if the review process is changed shortly after it has commenced." BT said: "We... request that the Commission ...

FSC slams 'closed shop' super awards rules

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 11 FEB 2014
... regime. "Ultimately, it is consumers who pay the price," he said. Doing away with the FWC's involvement would open all employers in all industries to any super fund with a MySuper licence. While all providers - retail and industry funds alike - are entitled ...

ISA pushes for full transparency

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2014
... concessions and should appropriately be subject to the highest level of transparency and reporting - for consumers and employers, as well as analysts in industry, Government and academia." In its submission to APRA, ISA said that during consultation ...

Superannuation bodies axed in government streamlining

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 FEB 2014
... committed to SuperStream and the ATO would continue to work closely with superannuation funds, fund administrators, employers, and software developers as SuperStream continues to be implemented.

Prime Super and HIP to merge

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 30 JAN 2014
... health industry, and as recognition of the strong loyalty and connection that HIP has on its existing membership and employers." While the parties have stated that the deal is a merger, not an acquisition, HIP member accounts will technically be transferred ...

BGL partners with Australia Post on SuperStream

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 12 DEC 2013
... to all SMSF trustees. According to Lesh, those who are business owners will not need to report. However, those with employers making contributions to their fund will. The announcement comes days after BGL made its new product, Simple Fund 360, available ...

Legalsuper shifts focus to Western Australia

HARRY PAGE  |  FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2013
... give advice to the Western Australian market. "By offering a dedicated client service manager for our WA members and employers we ensure our local presence continues to meet the growing demand for superannuation services," the chief executive of Legalsuper ...

Industry and retail fund mergers on the cards

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 DEC 2013
... medium sized industry funds will be competing with big retail and industry funds to remain the default super provider for employers. "To stay the default fund for the employer, they will have to compete well, and if it finds it can't, it will merge," ...

Vision Super appoints new chief executive

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 2 DEC 2013
... Super has to continuing to provide excellent results, both in terms of investment returns and service to members and employers. The Board is confident that he will deliver an innovative, results-oriented, strategic vision to Vision Super and will be ...

ISA and FSC clash over super in awards debate

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 29 NOV 2013
... competition, arguing that the current system already requires funds to compete. "Any individual can choose their fund. Secondly employers can have a choice of up to 15 funds to choose from, and there will be quality filters to make sure those 15 are ...