Policy and Regulation

Policy and Regulation

Ian Harper on big government and weak agencies

The Melbourne Business School dean and RBA board member retains faith in the checks and balances in the system while pointing out that now is the time for people with serious ability to be attracted to our public service institutions.

Matthew SmithDecember 1, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Performance test will produce ‘zombie funds’, experts say

Members might end up being stranded in funds that become undesirable to potential suitors because they have a chance of underperforming over multiple years or hold poor preforming assets relative to a listed benchmark, new research shows.

Matthew SmithNovember 25, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Retirement Income Review: Simplifying the complex

The Retirement Income Review is clever for a number of reasons, not least because it managed to simplify complexity and create a structured case for improving retirement outcomes by not increasing the SG, all without without making any recommendations.

David BellNovember 23, 2020

Policy and Regulation

AIA Australia’s Mu voices support for stapling reforms

It’s time to take the opportunity to think differently about insurance in superannuation, AIA Australia chief executive Damien Mu has said.

Matthew SmithNovember 20, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Sustainable insurance biggest challenge for super funds in 2021

Insurers are grappling with stapling as they look to give value to consumers for Group Life cover under a code of conduct which becomes enforceable next year.

Meredith BoothNovember 15, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Micro reforms have created confusion: expert panel

Three super and insurance industry experts say the “brave new world” of super - post budget, productivity and royal commissions - has resulted in some residual confusion.

Meredith BoothNovember 15, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Performance measurement shouldn’t impact strategy: Rowell

Trustees have the flexibility to set their strategies, but if they're not delivering value to members they might not be delivering the right strategies, APRA's Helen Rowell told an FSC panel.

Matthew SmithNovember 9, 2020

Policy and Regulation

Stephen Jones: Strong industry consultation needed

The Labor MP expressed support for some kind of a performance benchmark to hold underperforming funds to account, but he said the government’s current proposal falls short during an interview on Monday.

Matthew SmithNovember 2, 2020

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