Superannuation

Superannuation

Let RoAs cover basic questions for non-advised members: ASFA

The super fund association will lobby for all advisers – fund or otherwise – to be able to use RoAs for a specific set of common member enquiries, regardless of whether an SoA is in place.

Tahn SharpeAugust 11, 2020

Superannuation

Superannuation: an industry tearing itself apart?

Any industry which cannot work through its infighting to resolve industry challenges is likely to be viewed skeptically. Of course, for superannuation the majority of contributions are mandatory: this should be a sector where self-interest doesn’t exist.

Colin TateAugust 10, 2020

Superannuation

Funds lambasted by ASIC for marking members as default smokers

ASIC's Danielle Press said the funds that have remediated members have 'heeded' lessons from the royal commission. To date, the same can't be said for AMP, IOOF and Suncorp.

Tahn SharpeAugust 7, 2020

APRA deputy chair Helen Rowell

Superannuation

Tsk Tsk; APRA chastises super funds for lack of consultation

The prudential regulator says it's “concerned” that super fund trustees have not taken up the offer to work together on their new Business Performance Review and Outcomes Assessment obligations.

Tahn SharpeJuly 24, 2020

Superannuation

Super fund members thriving on guidance

New data from researcher Investment Trends reveals members that engage with their fund are more satisfied and more confident that the fund will be there for them in the future.

Tahn SharpeJuly 14, 2020

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

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