Policy and Regulation

Policy and Regulation

Super guarantee is high enough, more reforms needed: Tim Wilson

Australia’s superannuation industry has lost its clear focus on improving retirement outcomes for Australians, Liberal MP Tim Wilson argued in a debate with economist Saul Eslake who, in turn, said politics were muddying the waters.

Ben HurleyJuly 14, 2021

Policy and Regulation

Trustees urged to check fee consent forms against advice docs

Trustees have been advised by ASIC and APRA that fee consent forms aren't enough; they should be checking advice SoAs to ensure services are being provided.

Tahn SharpeJuly 13, 2021

Policy and Regulation

Baked in super contributions caps to burn high income earners: CPA analysis

High-income earners could be forced to breach the concessional contributions cap, an analysis shows, a situation that can be avoided if the concessional contributions cap and maximum earnings bases are synchronised.

Richard WebbJune 23, 2021

Policy and Regulation

Stapling rebuttal not enough to stop YFYS passage

Australian Labor Party MP Stephen Jones and independent MP Craig Kelly focused on the possibility that stapling could result in workers being lumped with ill-fitting insurance arrangements before the Bill amendment ultimately passed with a vote of 71 to 67.

Matthew SmithJune 17, 2021

Policy and Regulation

YFYS and distinguishing forest from trees

The debate around which stapling model has raged to the point where stapling works best is now at risk of not proceeding, which would be a shame because either proposed model would improve consumer outcomes, David Bell writes.

David BellMay 31, 2021

Policy and Regulation

Bill ushers in new regulator watchdog plan

Politicians just don’t have the expertise to assess the effectiveness of ASIC and APRA, the bill explains. As per Hayne’s recommendation, the new Financial Regulator Assessment Authority will be tasked with doing the job properly.

Tahn SharpeMay 22, 2021

Policy and Regulation

Super’s purpose still ill-defined

Treasurer Frydenberg has delayed outlining the government's intensions relating to the superannuation system by not defining its purpose during his budget speech and papers on Tuesday night.

Matthew SmithMay 12, 2021

Policy and Regulation

YFYS performance test tweaks to enhance accuracy, transparency

The inclusion of administration fees and benchmarks for unlisted infrastructure and property investments headline amendments to the Your Future, Your Super draft regulation. While flaws remain in the design, most believe the performance test has been significantly upgraded.

Tahn SharpeApril 28, 2021

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