Royal Commission
Super fund bosses to get BEAR treatment
The Commissioner said fund trustees and insurers should be accountable in the same way bank bosses are under the BEAR.
Alice UribeFebruary 4, 2019
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Industry
Conexus Financial expands retail, institutional teams
The media and events company has added five talented new staff members across a range of business development and editorial roles.
Alice UribeJanuary 29, 2019
Superannuation
Industry funds should avoid ‘hubris’
KPMG’s wealth management partner, Paul Howes says the de-accumulation stage is being given too little attention, warning industry superannuation funds against letting inflow surges distract from addressing the systemic issues raised by the royal commission.
Alice UribeJanuary 22, 2019
Superannuation
Funds slam PC’s ‘best in show’ double-down
Super industry bodies cite concerns about how top products are selected and restrictions on competition as Productivity Commission tables final report.
Alice UribeJanuary 10, 2019
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Super transparency rules to impact advisers
Financial advisers are on notice to understand ASIC’s new fee disclosure regime, so they can advise clients about value-for-money funds and abide by the best-interests duty.
Alice UribeJanuary 9, 2019
Industry
IOOF splits super trustees from funds
IOOF has named a chair and acting chief, and split its super trustee business from its funds management operations as part of a sweeping action plan drawn up with APRA.
Alice UribeDecember 10, 2018
Industry
All eyes on ANZ deal as IOOF top brass face super ban
Since news of the multiple APRA actions on Friday, ANZ said it was “assessing its options” in relation to its October 2017 sale of OnePath Pensions and Investments business to IOOF.
Alice UribeDecember 9, 2018
Superannuation
Robert offers extension on CIPRs but not on reform bill
Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert wants the super overhaul passed by November’s end but agrees to two extra years and a higher balance threshold for CIPR requirement.
Alice UribeOctober 31, 2018