MySuper promises the gift of lower fees

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The Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation this week released the government’s response to the comprehensive review of the superannuation system chaired by Jeremy Cooper. Robin Bowerman, Head of Retail,

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Actuaries support Government response to Cooper Review on super fund capital requirements and longevity risk

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The Institute of Actuaries of Australia (the Institute) has today welcomed the Government response to the Cooper Review, in particular for giving the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) prudential standards

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Stronger Super plus Access to Advice good for all Australians, says FPA

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FPA comments on the Federal Government’s response to the Cooper Review The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s response by the Federal Government to the Cooper Report Recommendations, but reinforces

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SPAA welcomes rejection of additional investment restrictions for SMSFs

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SPAA is pleased SMSFs retain freedom to invest with no changes to in-house asset rules and welcomes consideration of a restricted licence to replace the accountants’ exemption. The Self-Managed Super

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Russell appoints new independent director for trustee outsourcing

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Upholding good governance crucial for superannuation funds Russell Investments has today announced the appointment of industry veteran Marian Carr as an independent director to its superannuation trustee board, further strengthening

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AMP SignatureSuper selected as super fund for Trio Capital super fund members

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AMP SignatureSuper has been selected as the preferred successor superannuation fund for Trio Capital Limited’s (Trio) superannuation fund members by ACT Super Management Pty Ltd (ACT Super), the acting Trustee

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AvSuper selects Russell for member administration

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Russell and AvSuper partner to service over 6,000 members from the aviation industries AvSuper has selected Russell Investments to provide fund administration services to its 6,000 members. This is the

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ESG Research Australia unveils 2011 best practice equity research awards as 50th member signs up

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ESG Research Australia (ESG RA) today opened nominations for its second annual research awards, to be held in March 2011. The awards reward excellence in research by Australia’s broking community

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Russell’s institutional business poised for growth

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New specialists to provide focused resources for industry and government super funds, and financial institutions (non-super clients) Russell Investments today announced a number of strategic appointments dedicated to supporting the

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Double jeopardy – or once bitten

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Six of us sat down to lunch the other day. Three men and three women and suddenly talk of marriage came up and we realised that three of those in

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