A tale of two reports: reform’s failures in black and white
Lack of practical understanding about how advice, superannuation and taxation issues work has contributed to regulation failings.
The search for a single source of truth
Asset owners and managers are seeking to generate a single data record across the organisation, for governance, and quality management.
Lifeskills: Cover changes may hurt outcomes
Proposed adjustments to group insurance could leave fewer protected while increasing the cost to the government.
PM says no ‘policy paralysis’, interventions to continue
PM Scott Morrison says the Coalition will be active in the run up to the election and that ‘targeted’ moves in finance are on the cards.
PSRS/PEERS wants its fees perfectly clear
Top1000funds.com European editor Sarah Rundell profiles PSRS/ PEERS CIO Craig Husting and gets his views on fee transparency.
AIA’s Mu calls early intervention ‘right thing to do’
Parliament committee’s rejection of proposal to allow insurers to pay for prevention of workplace illnesses a ‘disappointment’: AIA boss.
Tasplan slams reform plan after insurer switch
The super fund’s COO said its data showed opt-in insurance for young and low-balance members would not serve everyone’s best interests.
Franking-credit plan soaks more than rich, critics say
Ending tax refunds on franked dividends would hurt those who can least afford it, an alliance including the SMSF Association argues.
What are wealth businesses worth?
Analysts have thrown into doubt valuations of listed wealth management businesses in the wake of the Hayne royal commission.
Corporate wellness – A little effort goes a long way
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Nicola Roxon to chair HESTA
Former health minister says fund’s responsible investment drew her to the position; she will assume the role on January 1.
Robert offers extension on CIPRs but not on super reforms
Assistant Treasurer Stuart Robert wants super overhaul passed by November but agrees to two extra years, higher balance threshold for CIPRs.
