Superannuation Complaints Tribunal killed in merger
The Superannuation Complaints Tribunal will be shut down as three financial services dispute resolution bodies are merged into one.
Push to limit SMSF borrowing for property
The government aims to limit the amount of debt SMSFs take on to invest in property by including the leverage in their super balance caps.
Budget push to ban bad bankers and dock their bonuses
Bank executives could have their bonuses clawed back and be disqualified under new APRA powers designed to increase accountability.
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
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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.
