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YFYS’s kaleidoscope of perverse outcomes shows need for reform

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A mere seven products failed the latest iteration of the YFYS performance test, the results of which were released on Friday. The test looks less and less fit for purpose as more and more funds learn to live within its constraints, but some of its biggest problems stem from its application to the smallest parts of the industry.

ASFA holds strategic review following technical services liftout

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The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia, led by CEO Mary Delahunty, has ordered a formal review of its unit providing technical regulatory services relating to SuperStream and other complex industry plumbing projects. The review, conducted by former IFM Investors executive Amara Haqqani, follows the defection of longstanding ASFA executive Hans van Daatselaar and his team of boffins to the rival Financial Services Council.

Back to the future with the chief innovation officer

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The chief innovation officer (CINO) is a role that combines the qualities of visionary, super persuader, and coach. It has gained traction in industries facing intense disruption and digital transformation, and now it’s coming to superannuation. The forward-thinking leadership embodied in the role will be critical in the long game of super and the transformation required to best serve the wave of retirees engulfing the system.

Team CIO: Super might need ‘MyPension’ for retirement

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Team Super CIO Seamus Collins says the superannuation industry is “way too product focused” when it comes to retirement. Ahead of the Investment Magazine Fiduciary Investors Symposium in Healesville, Victoria, Collins says some form of soft default might be required to meet the needs of millions of members in the “missing middle”.

‘Faster, cheaper and at scale’: The role of strategic partners in retirement solutions

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Super funds are under increasing pressure to develop cost-effective and flexible retirement income solutions, but they do not necessarily have to solve every part of the puzzle on their own. Partnerships with providers who bring deep expertise, additional execution grunt and valuable learnings are a critical component of success.

Consumers deserve meaningful performance test review

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Minor tweaks to the Your Future Your Super performance test will not provide consumers the protection they require. A broad structural review of the test remains a far better idea than simply tinkering with it yet again, leaving many of its shortcomings unresolved and requiring further review in the not-too-distant future.

Charlie Teo on mental health: ‘One day it will all make sense’

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Through professional and personal upheaval, neurosurgeon Dr Charlie Teo has dealt with his own mental health issues, and he told the Investment Magazine Insurance in Super Summit that the experiences have left him with a clearer understanding of what mental health is and how it should be treated.

The YFYS performance test undermines super’s fiduciary duty

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ confirmation that the government will likely tweak the annual super performance test is welcome, as the investment herding and ‘no frills’ operational mindsets exacerbated by the policy undermine the ability for funds to rise to their trustee obligations. Many of the critics pushing back against amendments to the test are fully displaying their anti-super bias.

Dutch pension giant eyes super partnerships in infrastructure ramp-up

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One of the world’s largest pension investors, APG Asset Management, is buying into Australian renewable assets, attracted by the nation’s stable political and regulatory environment. In an interview with Investment Magazine, the fund says it’s also looking to invest more alongside like-minded partners including super funds and international pension players.

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