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MLC Life names operations, people chiefs

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... industry-leading technology we need to offer an even better experience for advisers and customers, as well as super funds, trustees and their members." Griffin added that Miller joining from one of Australia's largest industry super funds means her experience ...

'Critical shortcomings' demand urgent action from trustees: APRA

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 31 OCT 2023
... examination by APRA and ASIC on 15 trustees' progress in implementing the Retirement Income Covenant that found that while trustees are working to improve retirement strategies for fund members, the pace lacked the urgency the current situation demands. ...

Super member loyalty on the rise: Data

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 OCT 2023
... Monteath said. "The Retirement Income Strategy is an obvious starting point," she said. "However, the critical question that trustees must ask themselves is: how much do I know and understand the members in this segment? "The effectiveness of any program ...

ASIC loses case against Diversa

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
... by service providers and others," ASIC deputy chair Sarah Court said. "ASIC will continue to work with superannuation trustees emphasising the importance of risk management when dealing with third-party providers and others." Meantime, in a statement ...

WAM launches unit trust, names RE

CHLOE WALKER  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Wilson Asset Management (WAM) selected Equity Trustees (EQT) to be responsible entity for the Wilson Asset Management Leaders Fund. The fund is an actively managed investment portfolio, comprised of 45-80 large-cap companies listed predominately on ...

Super fund, insurer admin issues draw AFCA complaints

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 23 OCT 2023
... timeframe because of systems issues. This violates Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Regulations 1994, which require trustees to process rollovers between three and 30 days after receipt of instructions. Some 15,000 members were affected. They will ...

Calls for paid menopause leave gather momentum

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
... menopause and menstruation in the workplace in tandem with World Menopause Day. The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees previously found about 45% of women under 55 are exiting the workforce early due to illness, injury, or disability. Menopause ...

Equity Trustees offloads Irish business

CHLOE WALKER  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 OCT 2023
Equity Trustees will sell its Irish business for a nominal sum, having reached a deal with its management team. The Irish business is being purchased via a management buyout by Equity Trustees Ireland chief executive Kevin Lavery, with additional investment ...

APRA moves to unmask super funds' spending secrets

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 OCT 2023
... proposals, members would have a clearer and more detailed picture of how their money is being spent and invested, while trustees would be further compelled to remain closely focused on improving member outcomes." APRA has invited trustees to provide ...

Future Super switches up service providers

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... contracts taking effect next month. The new mandates follow Future Super transitioning away from Diversa, appointing Equity Trustees as its trustee in July. "Future Super is continually looking for ways to improve our fund and our service to members. ...