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APRA hawkish on superannuation enforcement

APRA chair, Wayne Byres, says the regulator is eyeing sub-standard superannuation products and practices through a

16 May

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Super industry catching up on external advice offerings

Comprehensive advice offerings in superannuation funds have seen a steady decline over the last few years in

9 May

BNY Mellon Investment Management has been awarded a mandate from Commonwealth Bank Group Superannuation scheme.

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Superannuation members overlook need for advice

Only 10% of superannuation members want to be referred to an adviser before they retire, while 50% want

3 May

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has delayed the start date for the regulatory settings underpinning last year’s superannuation budget changes. The regulator announced that because the legislation and regulations required to imp

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SMSF Association collaborates on improving rollover standards

The introduction of standards has failed to prevent delays when rolling over funds from APRA-regulated funds to

22 April

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RIC to set good retirement strategy practice

The Retirement Income Covenant (RIC) may set a benchmark when it comes to what is good practice for retirement

22 April

The Government has moved a step closer to the implementation of a last resort compensation scheme covering the financial services industry.

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Bipartisan support needed on NALE rules: SMSF Association

The SMSF Association has called for a bipartisan approach to the non-arm’s length expenditure rules, strongly

21 April

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Funds question Choice heatmap methodology

Superannuation funds are questioning the methodology used for Choice heatmaps, according to the Australian

12 April

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Two pathways for super funds to address longevity risk

Addressing longevity risk in the Retirement Income Covenant is a tougher nut to crack for superannuation funds

11 April

Research from BT Financial Group showed a third of Australians live pay cheque to pay cheque and also have debt.

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Treasury details problems of Choice heatmaps

There is a “very long list” of issues around the Choice heatmaps with Treasury acknowledging they have been

7 April

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Superannuation trustees revise investment switching policies

Superannuation trustees have revised their policies after the Australian Securities and Investments Commission

7 April

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Chant West launches responsible investment classifications

Chant West has incorporated responsible investment classifications into its ratings for superannuation fund

29 March

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Financial fears feed into workplace worries

Almost half of Australians say they are worried about their finances and a third say it is a major source of

24 March

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APRA hawkish on superannuation enforcement

Super industry catching up on external advice offerings

Superannuation members overlook need for advice

SMSF Association collaborates on improving rollover standards

RIC to set good retirement strategy practice

Bipartisan support needed on NALE rules: SMSF Association

Funds question Choice heatmap methodology

Two pathways for super funds to address longevity risk

Treasury details problems of Choice heatmaps

Superannuation trustees revise investment switching policies

Chant West launches responsible investment classifications

Financial fears feed into workplace worries

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