INDUSTRY FUNDS

Superannuation

AIST has used its initial FSR submission to continue its push against conflicted remuneration, particularly asset-based fees....

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Superannuation

AIST chief Tom Garcia says not-for-profit superannuation funds need to promote their brands to survive....

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Policy & Regulation

The Assistant Treasurer, Senator Arthur Sinodinos, says ASIC will monitor FOFA changes to ensure they are meeting their objectives....

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Superannuation

Satisfaction with the performance of superannuation funds has returned to pre-GFC levels, Roy Morgan research has found....

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Financial planning

Four industry super funds sued by property manager have had claims against them increased and list of defendants expanded....

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Editorial

In case financial planners have not noticed, the Abbott Government’s moves to change FOFA, either by regulation or legislative amendment, has been the subject of a concer...

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Financial planning

Despite financial planning being the most valued service offered by a super fund, only a small percentage of members use it....

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Editorial

Close watchers of the financial services industry will have noted that for a period of about 18 months to the end of 2013 an informal truce seemed to exist between the FP...

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Superannuation

ISA uses SuperRatings figures to point to industry fund out-performance over retail funds. ...

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Superannuation

The AIST says moving to ASX-type governance structures is inappropriate for superannuation funds. ...

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Financial planning

The FPA has rebutted “rhetoric and scare-mongering” about best interests and consumer protection. ...

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Financial planning

Industry funds defend the adequacy of RG 146 for their staff in delivering general advice. ...

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Superannuation

APRA-regulated superannuation funds still looking to retain members attracted by SMSFs. ...

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Superannuation

Two industry superannuation funds have broken ranks on the selection of default funds under modern awards. ...

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Superannuation

SuperRatings claims industry funds are still cheaper in a MySuper environment and more likely to transfer members promptly....

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