CFS misled members after MySuper transfer bungle
Colonial First State executive Linda Elkins admits the organisation wrote misleading communications to its members.
Static wages should rankle super sector: economist
The super industry has a common cause with unions to lift workers’ wages for a healthier economy, visiting economist Stephen Kinsella says.
Hostplus should be ‘10 times the size of AMP’: CEO
Hostplus chief David Elia passionately defended the fund’s marketing and entertainment budget, saying top returns aren’t enough to compete.
Senate committee green lights sweeping super changes
Heavy lobbying from AustralianSuper and others hasn’t stopped life insurance reform legislation from moving ahead without amendments.
NAB withheld information to avoid media fallout: commission
NAB top brass knew the compensation that was likely to be paid to members in an overcharging scandal, but withheld that data from ASIC.
Equip Super insists on ‘rigorous’ trustee selection process
Equip Super’s chair says it insists on completing a “rigorous” trustee selection process, even when it causes a merger deal to fall through.
Assisting indigenous Australians no extra burden: QSuper
QSuper’s Lyn Melcer’s trip to remote indigenous communities showed her “equal isn’t the same for everybody”.
IOOF relied on member inertia, conflicted financial advisers
IOOF chief executive Chris Kelaher was confident when fronting the Hayne royal commission on Friday afternoon.
AustralianSuper CEO Ian Silk defends donation to ad campaign
AustralianSuper’s Ian Silk says the fund’s donation to an ad campaign and investment in a news service were in members’ best interests.
NAB trustee prioritises bank over customers: counsel
Counsel assisting Michael Hodge has proposed that NAB trustee NULIS Nominees failed in its duty to act in the best interests of members.
TAL buys Suncorp’s life business for $725 million
TAL, the country’s largest life insurer, is set to get even bigger via the acquisition. The deal creates a long-term strategic alliance.
NAB questioned over timeframe for MySuper transfer
NAB trustee NULIS Nominees has rejected claims that it lagged on MySuper transfer to keep more of its members in products with higher fees.
