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Super industry leaders weigh up Rudd's new cabinet

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
... a lawyer. Vamos said the portfolio now has better resources to deal with the implementation of reforms such as Stronger Super and Future of Financial Advice (FoFA). "It's now got enough resources at the ministerial level to really help with implementation ...

But industry bodies see FoFA delay "unlikely"

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 28 JUN 2013
... Superannuation and Financial Services Mathias Cormann welcomed Brogden's proposal. "The implementation of FoFA and Stronger Super clearly should be extended by 12 months," Cormann said. "It is highly undesirable to have large numbers of financial services ...

Two new MySuper approvals bring total to 43

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 27 JUN 2013
... known as NFS MySuper. "We see compliance with regulatory reform as part of our ongoing improvements for the Fund. Stronger Super will make a positive difference in many areas of superannuation, despite the short-term pain of compliance. However, it won't ...

APRA finalises Stronger Super reporting standards

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2013
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has updated its Stronger Super data requirements from funds following reaction from trustees. APRA has written to funds explaining the adjustments, which are technical and highly detailed. The outcome ...

Liquidity concerns push CSC to change target allocation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013
... Corporation (CSC), trustee for the Public Sector Super Scheme, has made changes to its default option in response to the Stronger Super reforms that require improved operational risk reserves. The CSC made the changes to lift its liquidity levels as ...

Bravura appoints head of pre-sales

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2013
... unified wealth management platform, following the recent changes in the wealth management industry fuelled by the Stronger Super reforms. "Aligning prospects with the right solution is vital to our success, a process that requires deep knowledge of their ...

UniSuper nearly ready to award $25m insurance contract

ALICE URIBE  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
... Financial Standard that the review was triggered by the need to comply with the benefit design implications of the Stronger Super requirements. "In addition, the review was undertaken with the need to comply with legislative requirements regarding self-insurance ...

Govt loses, then wins vote on super legislation

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 16 MAY 2013
... best possible value to members. Meanwhile, according to a statement by Superannuation Minister Bill Shorten, the Stronger Super legislation which was passed is aimed at simplifying superannuation arrangements, cutting member fees and increasing transparency. ...

AIST restructures policy department with key appointments

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 MAY 2013
... Trustees (AIST) has restructured its policy department, and has appointed two senior executives with an eye on the Stronger Super reforms. Project director at AIST David Haynes has been appointed executive manager of Policy and research, while former ...

Opposition and VOFF criticise response to Trio report

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2013
... Taxation Office (ATO). "This response, together with far-reaching reforms such as the Future of Financial Advice and Stronger Super, will improve trust and confidence and enhance investor protection," Shorten said. Some $176 million was lost or went ...