ASIC to get extra funding for dispute resolution body
The regulator is due to receive more funding for a one-stop external dispute resolution body and efforts to promote financial literacy.
CGT relief on super fund mergers extended until 2020
The superannuation industry has won a temporary extension of the CGT relief on fund mergers that was due to be scrapped from July 1.
Ian Martin to replace Chris Cuffe as UniSuper chair
UniSuper chair Chris Cuffe will step down at the end of the current financial year, handing the reins to independent director Ian Martin.
Current default system protects workers’ capital
As the Productivity Commission considers alternative models to the default fund selection process, it’s worth remembering what is at risk.
Meeting the retirement income challenge
SPONSORED CONTENT | The challenge is to become expert at converting savings into a durable income stream for members as they retire.
HESTA appoints Sonya Sawtell-Rickson CIO
Sonya Sawtell-Rickson will leave QIC to take on the newly expanded chief investment officer role at $37 billion industry super fund HESTA.
Proposed default models feared open to political intrusion
Three of the Productivity Commission’s alternative default models have been criticised for inviting politicised decision-making.
A better idea for affordable housing
The idea of letting young voters tap super for their first mortgage is foolish, here’s hoping the federal budget makes smarter changes.
Group therapy for group insurance
As the group insurance sector tries to stave off a regulatory revolution, super funds and their providers are looking for ways to evolve.
ESG investing has hit the mainstream
Tackling modern slavery, income inequality, and climate change are three of the big focus areas for ACSI in 2017, Louise Davidson writes.
Telstra Super taps managers for insights on ‘fear index’
Telstra Super is keen to seek more insights from its fund managers, after many provided helpful views on an anomaly with the ‘fear index’.
Labor’s sense of purpose in super: let’s talk it over
Labor is seeking to block the government’s plans to introduce a simple legislative definition for the objective of superannuation.
