Policy and Regulation
Fee disclosure drama’s conclusion in sight
The latest RG 97 proposals include welcome, sensible changes that stand a good chance to bring this lengthy drama to a close.
Jonathan SteffanoniJanuary 11, 2019
Policy and Regulation
Policy and Regulation
Failed mergers on PC’s radar
The PC recommends close scrutiny of super fund boards, including regular assessments of trustees’ skills and reasons M&A deals fall through.
Alice UribeJanuary 11, 2019
Policy and Regulation
Funds, Labor slam PC’s ‘best in show’ double-down
Industry groups take the Productivity Commission to task for standing by its product choice shortlist in its final report.
Alice UribeJanuary 10, 2019
Policy and Regulation
Funds called out for gouging in super
The PC has recommended a swift end to grandfathered commissions and taken a swipe at the retail funds for charging asset-based fees.
Matthew SmithJanuary 10, 2019
Policy and Regulation
PC draws roadmap to better regulation
ASIC and APRA need more clearly defined roles and a willingness to crack down on poor conduct, Productivity Commission report finds.
Alice UribeJanuary 10, 2019
Policy and Regulation
Funds still at odds with ASIC’s revised fee disclosure
AIST chief executive Eva Scheerlinck argues that a lack of disclosure for platforms would make meaningful comparisons impossible.
Alice UribeJanuary 9, 2019
Policy and Regulation
ASIC takes another step towards transparency
The watchdog has put forward proposals for reform of fee disclosure, with a focus on merging indirect costs for easier comparisons.
Alice UribeJanuary 8, 2019
Policy and Regulation
REST case to set climate risk precedent
A case against REST is a world first and will make law on whether trustees breach their fiduciary duties when they ignore climate change.
David BarndenJanuary 7, 2019
Policy and Regulation
Season of investor discontent
The increasing value to investors of good corporate governance is reflected in the number of ‘no’ votes at AGMS writes ACSI.
Louise DavidsonDecember 19, 2018
Policy and Regulation
A second chance to protect super
With reform legislation held up in Parliament, the sector has a chance to transform on its own without waiting for a government mandate.
Ilan LeasDecember 17, 2018
