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Give MySuper time to work, says AIST

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 27 AUG 2014

MySuper and SuperStream must be given time to work before the government considers any further changes to the system, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) has said. In its submission in response to the Financial System Inquiry ...

Actuaries Institute to advise FSI on longevity

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 25 AUG 2014

... comparisons were not necessarily apt - as they do not take into account the cost, for example, of life insurance - and that MySuper and SuperStream have not had time to work. The submission also argued in favour of active management, and questioned whether ...

Law firm rubbishes Grattan fee report

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 18 AUG 2014

... systemic efficiency have already been introduced." These include measures designed to reconfigure the system (such as MySuper and SuperStream), reduce embedded service agreements and increase regulatory effectiveness have recently been introduced.A Some ...

MySuper spurred innovation and chased down fees

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014

MySuper has been an overwhelming success, Rainmaker executive director of research Alex Dunnin has concluded, 12 months after the products went online. "Has MySuper worked? Absolutely," Dunnin said at a concurrent session designed to analyse the impact ...

ACCI calls for end to super in awards

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2014

... Australian Prudential Regulation Authority - the body that has expertise and information to assess the suitability of MySuper offerings - and these approvals are not given lightly." The FSC said this would leave some industry funds - which rely heavily ...

Portfolio disclosure a 'data dump' on consumers

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2014

... arguing against high levels of disclosure, KPMG partner Rachel Milum said the draconian rules contradict the low-fee goal of MySuper. "How are trustees supposed to reduce fees when they are being asked for more disclosure? Will the cost of this be footed ...

Submissions open for SuperStream pass through amendments

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 4 AUG 2014

... superannuation fund must pass the contributions data on to the correct fund. "The effect of this is that each fund that offers a MySuper product must provide a service so that an employer who has chosen the fund as their default can deliver all contributions ...

Super posts 12.7 pct for FY2014

STAFF WRITER | MONDAY, 4 AUG 2014

... gap has, however, returned to normal levels confirming how the segment convergence that appeared immediately post the MySuper launch has now washed through the system. Rainmaker said the returns were underpinned by rolling 12 month S&P ASX300 accumulation ...

Default pensions 'very logical' solution: Brogden

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | THURSDAY, 31 JUL 2014

A MySuper-style default retirement product could be "a very logical" way to encourage retirees to take income streams rather than lump sums, according to Financial Services Council (FSC) chief executive John Brogden. Brogden's comments came in response ...

Drastically limit number of default funds: Grattan CEO

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 30 JUL 2014

... introduce mandate the use of passive rather than active investment strategies. "I have spoken to some of the architects of 'MySuper', and the response from them has been, "with the glorious wisdom of hindsight, we missed an opportunity." However, UniSuper ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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