Policy and Regulation

Policy and Regulation

Superannuation law: A matter of interpretation

It is no longer solely the domain of lawyers and judges to interpret the regulatory obligations placed on superannuation funds. It is an increasingly important skill for senior executives, risk, compliance, and even project and IT professionals.

Jonathan SteffanoniAugust 31, 2020

Policy and Regulation

ASIC off script with StatePlus action

ASIC's latest action against StatePlus shows the regulator is willing to go after not for profit funds despite the impost civil proceedings and remediation programs could have on member outcomes.

Matthew SmithAugust 24, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Exploring big ideas with Senator Jane Hume

The message from Senator Jane Hume is clear: micro-reforms will be ever-constant. Funds need to be set-up to integrate micro-reform and maintain the ability to innovate. Funds which can’t keep pace will have to merge, which also fits with policy objectives - David Bell writes.

David BellJuly 16, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Super industry ‘too defensive’ about early release scheme: Bragg

The Liberal Senator said people using their super to pay for essentials during the pandemic is an appropriate use of their money, even if that does make the industry ‘uncomfortable’.

Tahn SharpeJuly 16, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Default funds model reforms next in line

Changing the default system was subject of the Productivity Commission review and has remained on the government’s plan in parallel with the ‘best in show’ and APRA’s heat map concepts designed to put a spotlight on underperforming funds.

Matthew SmithJuly 14, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Covid-19 a reminder of the danger of ignoring systematic risks

The economic crisis caused by the pandemic and the recovery journey ahead provides an opportunity to build greater preparedness for systemic risks like climate change, argues Travers McLeod, chief executive of the Centre for Policy Development.

Ben HurleyJuly 13, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Super needs stable policies to invest more

Super’s contribution to the pandemic is much broader than just processing early release payments. But the industry needs to see fewer policy changes.

Eva ScheerlinckMay 27, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Rice: Is reforming tax on super the way forward?

Michael Rice says before the government makes a tax-grab it should look at the inequities in the superannuation system.

Elizabeth FryMay 25, 2020

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