REST Industry Super boss backs proposed lifetime default
REST Industry Super’s Damian Hill has backed a plan that could see many thousands of members each year staying in their first default fund.
Education and advice needed to tackle retirement gender gap
It is time for the industry to candidly talk with women about the structural financial challenges they face. CBA’s Annabel Spring writes.
How the rubber hit the road for Tom Garcia
From changing tyres in the pit to battling the government about boards, it was a winding road that brought Tom Garcia to AustralianSuper.
Super funds on notice over employer deals and insurance
ASIC will issue 50 super funds with a ‘please explain’ notice over their arrangements with contributing employers and insurance providers.
USS COO Howard Brindle Q&A: Never underestimate top quality
Whether it’s people or technology, USS chief operating officer Howard Brindle knows having the best allows you to set expectations high.
Willis Towers Watson buys Russell’s actuarial practice
The acquisition of Russell Investments’ Australian actuarial practice adds 22 consultants to Willis Towers Watson’s retirement team.
Trustee of the Year, Cate Wood, continues the battle
The AIST Trustee of the Year, CareSuper chair Cate Wood, is determined to keep on fighting to defend the industry fund governance model.
APRA’s Helen Rowell is fed-up with trustee junkets
Trustees who spend on unnecessary travel and expense their spouse on work trips have drawn the ire of the prudential regulator.
Liberal and Labor Senators back scrapping SG threshold
Political will is gathering to scrap the $450 per month earnings threshold before workers are eligible for the superannuation guarantee.
De-mystify cyber-risk with a plan that includes everyone
A digital security expert says education and planning are the ways to get past the fear and misunderstanding around cyber-security.
Super bigwigs urged to take a trip to APY Lands
Super fund executives and trustees have been encouraged to join the regulator in South Australia to improve outcomes for Indigenous members.
Sitting in confusion, and asking beautiful questions
Super funds need to think bigger than best practice and continuous improvement if they want to come up with a truly winning strategy.
