Superannuation

Superannuation

Super funds can manage their conflicts: First State Super CEO

First State Super needs to manage conflicts like many of its peers that also own advice, not to mention potential governance issues that may arise from investing in a business that also provides services to members. FSS CEO Deanne Stewart addresses both topics.

Matthew SmithJuly 2, 2020

Superannuation

Qantas Super juggles stand-down dilemma

Qantas Super chief executive Michael Clancy says the term stand-down is not in the fund’s trust deed and he is working closely with the airline to figure out what it means for superannuation.

Elizabeth FryMay 14, 2020

Superannuation

No such thing as a bad super fund merger

In a post-Covid world, organic growth will be much tougher and mergers of even very small funds may become a more cost-effective option, argues Tasplan chair Naomi Edwards.

Naomi EdwardsMay 5, 2020

Superannuation

Coronavirus tax hike to hit super members

Australia’s rich pool of retirement savings will likely be slugged with higher tax charges as Canberra struggles to repay the debt on its giant stimulus package.

Elizabeth FryMay 5, 2020

Superannuation

Is it time to take a tougher line with unlisted assets?

A fresh review of the regulatory and governance setting for investing in illiquid assets can only improve the baseline outcome for consumers. It also creates a “nothing to see here” environment for media, while having no adverse impact on those funds with good governance already in place, says The Conexus Institute's David Bell.

David BellApril 28, 2020

Superannuation

Time to change or be changed

Super funds must emerge from COVID-19 able to prove their time in isolation has been productive and they are not just a one-trick pony, writes Milliman's Wade Matterson.

Wade MattersonApril 27, 2020

Superannuation

More pain ahead as funds write down assets

Since the outbreak of the coronavirus first roiled markets, the value of infrastructure and property assets have been cut by just 5 to 10 per cent. KPMG and Willis Towers Watson both say there is more to come.

Sarah JonesApril 23, 2020

Superannuation

Liquidity a ‘furphy’ that clouds bigger issue

Ahead of an expected surge in hardship provision claims, Frontier Advisors' Andrew Polson said the real issue for superannuation was its lack of purpose.

Elizabeth FryApril 22, 2020

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