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Next super revolution must tackle retirement: Vilgan

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014
The next revolution in superannuation must involve building a reliable retirement system that tackles market risk and longevity risk, according to QSuper chief executive Rosemary Vilgan. Speaking at the opening session at the Association of Superannuation ...

ASIC takes SMSF property spruikers to court

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014
... Properties Group is carrying on an unlicensed financial services business and promoting the use of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) to purchase investment property. The has commenced proceedings in the Supreme Court of New South Wales is seeking ...

Equip to manage AustSuper's defined benefit schemes

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014
... administration, while it opens up opportunities for us to partner with a high-profile and nationally recognised superannuation brand in winning major new corporate plans. "Our alliance improves our value proposition for employers who have both defined ...

New Fortnum advice business targeting accountants

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014
... productivity and growth, form referral relationships with centres of influence, and build expertise in areas like superannuation, estate planning and asset protection. Fortnum expects a wave of accountants to apply for a limited Australian financial ...

AustralianSuper ramps up data-gathering strategy

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... other AustralianSuper members." The first survey, entitled 'Hopes and Expectations', asks members what areas of superannuation they are interested in, such as financial advice, investments, retirement options, and insurance. It then asks if there are ...

BT offers wholesale funds to retail platform clients

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... wholesale funds but have a lower management fee and are only available on BT platforms for investment, pension and superannuation clients. "Clients are telling their advisers that fees are a key driver in their investment decisions and we believe we've ...

TAL lobbies for annuity regulation change

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... regular payments "creates a barrier for deferred lifetime annuities." The insurer said that using a portion of superannuation assets to buy a deferred lifetime annuity and leaving the remaining assets invested in an account based pension should receive ...

Scale not what it used to be

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... effectively as well but they have to be more tactical. Page's comments echo how, while fund size may matter to the superannuation industry, it probably doesn't matter much to members who most likely have little context to assess their fund's market size ...

Retail MySuper transition too slow: ISA

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 11 NOV 2014
... has re-ignited as the retail sector, led by the Financial Services Council (FSC), steps up its campaign to have superannuation removed from industrial awards and have all MySuper products eligible to be considered as nominated defaults funds. "The superannuation ...

Australian Catholic Super names new CIO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 10 NOV 2014
The Australian Catholic Superannuation and Retirement Fund (ACSRF) has named its new chief investment officer following the announcement of the retirement of Anne Whittaker. Whittaker's replacement is Michael Block, the current chief investment officer ...