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Consumers say plain English please

... have much choice over their super so they have the 'she'll be right' attitude to it," says Elkins. But after the choice of fund legislation was introduced in July, Elkins says there are more and more people interested in understanding their super. "It's ...

Chant West and van Eyk in alliance

... parts of which is already being trialled by existing Van Eyk clients. Chant West principal, Warren Chant, said the 'choice of fund' environment requires that financial planners give advice that can adequately compare funds. "To do so, they need supporting ...

Russell obtains RSE licence

... superannuation outsourcing package that will help employers comply with a more onerous regulatory regime under choice of fund." Burford added, "For members Russell SuperSolution offer sophisticated investment options, competitive insurance and comprehensive ...

KPMG State of Investment Management Industry

... swathe of new Government regulations, including public education programs, industry standards development, the new choice of fund death benefits rulings, IFSA's standards relating to returns calculation, presentation of past performance figures, and ...

HESTA attracts more employers post Choice

... health and community services, HESTA, has experienced an influx of employer members since the introduction of the choice of fund regime on 1 July 2005. The fund has attracted 1,200 new employer members in July, which is more than double the usual monthly ...

ASFA announces 2005 communication award winners

... the Government Employees Superannuation Board (GESB) for their personalised rollover statements. Following the choice of fund legislation the Purpose Communication category attracted the biggest entry with 26 entries received. The award was based on ...

Employees indicate mystery still surrounds Choice

... survey conducted on behalf of TWUSuper has revealed consumers remain unclear about the implications of the new choice of fund environment. While the majority of the public may be aware of the new superannuation regime, shown to be 93 per cent by a recent ...

Industry fund survey reveals employers yet to choose default fund

... saying their level of understanding of changes to superannuation was little. The survey was conducted just after the choice of fund legislation kicked in with 400 employers. The survey also revealed that 34 per cent of employers were unaware of the regulations ...

ASIC releases super switching study results but FPA not satisfied

... assessment of financial advice to consumers wishing to change superannuation funds in the lead up to the introduction of choice of fund legislation. The study was performed to allow the regulator to publish its guide called Super Switching Advice: Questions ...

CitiStreet launches new clearing house

CitiStreet has launched a clearing house service for superannuation funds following the choice of fund legislation. Under the choice of fund legislation, employers are required to send employee superannuation payments to different superannuation funds. ...