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MDA provider makes debut on ASX

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2014
... Sharp said that investors see the company "as a unique way to gain exposure to the mandated growth of Australia's superannuation and wealth management industry," including the SMSF sector. "Through this listing we now have access to additional capital ...

ISA to change Compare the Pair ads

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2014
... undertaking." ASIC Commissioner Greg Tanzer said: 'ASIC wants consumers to be aware that when deciding to change their superannuation fund, they should consider a number of factors including the fees, the services and benefits offered and the performance ...

MySuper flips members out of millions: CSSA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2014
... permanent disability (TPD) cover may be much lower. CSSA Treasurer Gareth Hall said he spoke with one member who had a superannuation balance of $126,000 and $1,672,000 death and total and permanent disability (TPD) insurance. "He was about to go on ...

Howes to leave AustralianSuper board

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2014
Prominent unionist Paul Howes has signalled his intention to step down as a board member of AustralianSuper, a spokesperson for the fund has confirmed. The news comes after Howes announced in March that he would step down as secretary of Australian ...

FUM closes in on $2trn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2014
... has been 8.4% pa or almost triple inflation. FUM has, however, again been outstripped by the 17% annual growth in superannuation assets. Cash amounted to $2.1 trillion, made up of $1.9 trillion held in bank deposits plus the $218 billion held in cash ...

Capacity issues drive super funds in-house

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014
Superannuation funds are increasingly moving towards developing in-house investment capabilities in order to manage capacity issues, according JANA head of investment outcomes Steven Carew. While cost-cutting is more commonly given as the reason for ...

LUCRF signs up to DST Bluedoor

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014
... operated by a super fund. LUCRF chief executive Greg Sword said: "Before Bluedoor we had over 40 employees processing superannuation contributions. That number has now dropped to 14. We've adopted the DST Bluedoor technology at much less cost than if ...

Super for retirement income not wealth warn Treasury, ASFA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014
The superannuation system was designed to facilitate the payment of retirement income, but has been sidetracked by a disproportionate emphasis on wealth accumulation according to a key government official. Speaking at this morning's annual policy conference ...

Super for retirement income not wealth warn Treasury, ASFA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014
The superannuation system was designed to facilitate the payment of retirement income but has been sidetracked by a disproportionate emphasis on wealth accumulation. Speaking at this morning's annual policy conference for the Committee for Economic ...

2014 MAX Award Winners and Finalists

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 23 JUN 2014