The Aon Master Trust has received its MySuper authorisation from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority. On 1 January 2014, the Aon Master Trust will launch Aon MySuper. Pierre Kraft, Managing Director, Aon Hewitt Wealth Management commented on the authorisation: “This is an important announcement for the Aon Master Trust. It provides confidence to our members,... Read more continue reading
03
Sep
2013
Sandhurst Trustees, which forms part of Bendigo Wealth, has been granted authorisation by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to issue a MySuper product under the new regime implemented by the Australian Government. From 1 January 2014, if a person has not chosen a super fund, their employer must pay their compulsory superannuation into a... Read more continue reading
26
Aug
2013
AMP will launch its two MySuper offers from 1 January 2014, following approval from the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority. AMP Financial Services will draw on the investment expertise of AMP Capital to offer two My Super investment options; a lifecycle option and a balanced diversified option. The AMP Lifecycle option, which will be available to... Read more continue reading
23
Aug
2013
AMP Capital Global Direct Property Fund has purchased a CBD office tower in Sacramento, California for US$29.4 million. The Fund has been an active buyer and seller of US real estate this year as AMP Capital focuses on top tier secondary markets poised for growth that are only just beginning to attract significant capital flows.... Read more continue reading
08
Aug
2013
The Coalition’s financial services policies will deliver certainty and stability to Australian retirees that their superannuation will not be tinkered with, Greg Cooper, chairman of the Financial Services council and CEO of Schroders Australia said today. Speaking at the FSC’s Annual Conference, Mr Cooper said: “As the second biggest financial asset for most Australians after... Read more continue reading
02
Aug
2013
Consulting firm Rice Warner has adopted an innovative approach to bridging the retirement savings gap for its female employees. The initiative addresses a fundamental gender imbalance that affects the retirement incomes of a majority of Australian female employees. Rice Warner today released details of what is believed to be a first for an Australian business... Read more continue reading
01
Aug
2013
Morningstar today published results of the Morningstar® Australian Superannuation Survey, providing comprehensive coverage of the performance of Australian-offered retirement savings vehicles to 30 June 2013. The Survey includes both commercial for-profit and industry superannuation options. Morningstar classifies funds according to a proprietary classification system created to facilitate meaningful peer-relative comparisons. Key Findings Superannuation funds produced strong... Read more continue reading
19
Jul
2013
First Australian super fund to join call to improve international garment industry standards Local Government Super (LGS) has become the first Australian super fund to support the ‘Investor Statement on Bangladesh’. Local Government Super joins over 190 global shareholders and investors, representing more than $US1.5 trillion, in calling on brands and retailers to implement the internationally... Read more continue reading
11
Jul
2013
On 1 July 2013, ASIC welcomed key Stronger Super reforms intended to make the Australian superannuation system stronger and more efficient, and to help maximise superannuant retirement income. ASIC has an interest in a range of Stronger Super reforms, but those ASIC has been most involved in are the SMSF auditor register, the intra-fund advice... Read more continue reading
05
Jul
2013
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