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Super reforms to hurt retirees

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUN 2015
The Treasury's proposed changes to the Age Pension in the 2015 Budget were targeted at "liquid millionaires" claiming government assistance, but some industry figures say the new rules will hit the most vulnerable retirees over the long-term. According ...

NAS loses VFMC, retains VicSuper

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015
Victorian Funds Management Corporation (VFMC) has appointed State Street as its custodian and administrator, ending a 21 year relationship with its previous custodian, NAB Asset Servicing. VFMC, which has $50 billion in funds under management, said ...

Trillion dollar super industry attractive to organised criminals

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015
... Stronger Super reforms implemented from 2013 have reduced illegal early release schemes run through self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs). In its latest report, Organised Crime in Australia 2015, the commission explains SMSFs have traditionally been ...

SMSFs need more investment diversity: FinaMetrica

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015
... profiler FinaMetrica believes continued investment in Australian shares and cash could spell disaster for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) when the local market corrects. The call came on top of managed funds data recently released by the Australian ...

Super funds on path to becoming trading pros

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015
Superannuation funds are becoming better at electronic trading as they increase their in house investment capabilities, Bloomberg Tradebook head of Asia Pacific Tom Kingsley said. "Super funds are becoming more educated in electronic trading and we ...

Independence on super boards should be skills based

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015
Global investment consultant Mercer has re-entered the debate around superannuation board governance by releasing a report showing an increasing international trend towards assigning independent directors. The report is considered timely as the financial ...

Banned for taking $4m from SMSFs

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 1 JUN 2015
... Court in Brisbane banned Craig Gore permanently and five other people from carrying on any business related to superannuation interests. Justice White labelled Gore's conduct as dishonest: "Gore's taking of monies for his own personal use which was subscribed ...

MAX Awards to showcase innovation in financial services sales and marketing

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015
... insights on the wealth management industry based on LinkedIn data. This year's nominees are: Website of the Year - Superannuation HOSTPLUS - hostplus.com.au Media Super - yearbook.ms MLC - saveretirement.com.au Club Plus - clubplussuper.com.au Energy ...

Infocus looking to expand advice services

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015
... former partnership confirmed this week. The new partnership comes on the back of a broader initiative championed by superannuation financial services provider Industry Fund Services. Financial advice services to be delivered across the Infocus Group ...

Super mums must focus on retirement savings

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2015
Industry superannuation fund REST has entered the discussion about women being more knowledgeable in managing their finances by commissioning a Super Mum Index. The Retail Employees Superannuation Trust (REST) has a large portion of female members and ...