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Legalsuper hires from ART, Perpetual

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 26 JUL 2022
... chief executive Andrew Proebstl said the experience the fund had in recruiting for these roles demonstrated niche super funds are attractive employers. "We offer closer proximity to decision-making, a make-it happen mindset, absence of bureaucracy and ...

Latest AFCA data shows big shifts in complaints

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2022
... errors also increased slightly, with 506 recorded in FY22 versus 487. The majority of other complaints received about super funds focused on delays in claim handling (737), denial of claims (438), and claim amounts (342). Finally, on the life insurance ...

Aussies don't need so much in retirement savings: SCA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
... has developed new retirement income targets - one for pre-retirees and one for existing retirees - that it expects super funds to use in helping members determine their financial needs in later life. According to Super Consumers Australia, an individual ...

New guidance to improve super funds' understanding of ESG risks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2022
APRA has said it intends to issue draft guidance on how super funds can demonstrate clear understanding of ESG risks, manage those risks, and reflect ESG considerations in investment strategy. Responding to submissions to its consultation process for ...

Draft changes to super disclosure rules

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 18 JUL 2022
... notices. Minister for financial services Stephen Jones' office said: "To support members in preparation for meetings, super funds are required to provide certain information with the annual member notices." But: "The current regulations do not align ...

Australian Ethical, Christian Super confirm merger

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... scale and accelerate its ability to implement fee reductions. Australian Ethical currently has about $4.42 billion in super funds under management and will add a further $2 billion through the merger. Australian Ethical's membership will also increase ...

Uncertain times calls for portfolio dynamism: Insight

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2022
... designed to reduce risk and boost portfolio efficiency, according to Insight Investment - a challenge currently facing super funds. At a briefing in Sydney, Insight Investment director, Australia and New Zealand Bruce Murphy said complex challenges ...

Super Fierce super index shows top 15 funds

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 JUL 2022
Super Fierce has released a list of super funds that have passed its tests of consistent outperformance, labelling it the Fierce Performers Index. From an analysis of 2069 investment options across 359 super funds, only 15 funds were found to outperform ...

AFA hits back at QAR submissions from Choice, ISA

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2022
The Association of Financial Advisers has hit back at the Quality of Advice Review submissions from Choice and Industry Super Australia, saying their recommendations are harmful to the sector. Starting with Choice, the AFA said the consumer body's submission ...

New chief executive at Industry Fund Services

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2022
... committed, compassionate and capable people." "I'm excited to continue to grow our partnerships with profit-to-member super funds, to help ordinary Australians receive the help they need to retire with dignity." In becoming chair of the Industry ...