Australian Superannuation & Retirement Fund News

26 March

Superannuation

UniSuper reassures members on liquidity

UniSuper has seen members switch $2 billion from growth to defensive assets but says it has been able to

25 March

Superannuation

Is the Govt’s hardship access to super regime open to rorting?

The Government needs to rethink its approach to hardship early access to superannuation to ensure the criteria is

25 March

Superannuation

Industry funds revalue unlisted assets

Both AustralianSuper and UniSuper have been reported as having imposed a downward revaluation of their unlisted

ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from Macquarie Bank after the bank was found to have inadequate systems and controls to address inappropriate conduct in its wholesale FX business.

23 March

Superannuation

APRA changes supervisory focus in face of COVID-19

Capital adequacy and liquidity will be key supervisory focuses for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

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

23 March

Superannuation

Govt did not consult super funds on early release strategy

There was no consultation with major superannuation fund organisations about the Government’s plan to allow people

23 March

Superannuation

Early access to super capped at $10,000 for 2019-20

The Government will allow financially-stressed individuals to access tax-free of up to $10,000 of their

23 March

Superannuation

FSC welcomes temporary super measures

The Government’s income support package to help Australians in financial hardship brought by COVID-19 has been

23 March

Superannuation

No income/asset tests for early release of super

There will be no income or assets tests for individuals who are eligible for early release of superannuation,

23 March

Superannuation

Changes to super ahead as COVID-19 losses deepen

The Government has announced that workers who lose their jobs will be able to drawdown $10,000 from their

17 March

Superannuation

ASIC hits CFS on MySuper charges

The corporate watchdog allege Colonial First State Investments Limited sent misleading or deceptive communications

17 March

Superannuation

Govt should consider retirement investment bonds

The Government should consider retirement investment bonds as many retirees’ investments are being hit by COVID-19

16 March

Superannuation

Treasury expects APRA scrutiny of super fee increases

The Federal Treasury has made clear it expects the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority to scrutinise any

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COVID-19 inquiries prompt new calls for intra-fund advice extension 2 days 8 hours ago

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COVID-19 inquiries prompt new calls for intra-fund advice extension 2 days 10 hours ago

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COVID-19 inquiries prompt new calls for intra-fund advice extension 2 days 10 hours ago

Superannuation

UniSuper reassures members on liquidity

Is the Govt’s hardship access to super regime open to rorting?

Industry funds revalue unlisted assets

APRA changes supervisory focus in face of COVID-19

Govt did not consult super funds on early release strategy

Early access to super capped at $10,000 for 2019-20

FSC welcomes temporary super measures

No income/asset tests for early release of super

Changes to super ahead as COVID-19 losses deepen

ASIC hits CFS on MySuper charges

Govt should consider retirement investment bonds

Treasury expects APRA scrutiny of super fee increases

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