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Key super administrators set standard

11 March 2010 | Australia's three superannuation administrators have jointly developed what is likely to evolve as the core protocol for transfers.


Clearing house legislation hits roadblock

11 March 2010 | Opposition digs in on clearing house legislation because Government failed to tender it to private sector.


Sunsuper expands advice service and appoints new GM

11 March 2010 | Sunsuper has announced the creation of a new member and employer services division in a major boost to its financial advice offering.


Customers still find comfort in cash, says UBank survey

11 March 2010 | A UBank survey of customers with SMSFs reveals that a third have more than 50 per cent of their SMSF in cash.


Potential changes to super gearing

11 March 2010 | There could be changes in the 2010 Federal Budget to the way gearing in super operates, although there has been no official indication from the Government, according to a Multiport report on


Super funds urged to litigate

09 March 2010 | A London-based group has claimed Australian super funds are costing themselves billions by being too reluctant to join class actions.


Schroders wins GESB mandate

09 March 2010 | Schroders Investment Management finds itself included on the roster to handle GESB's international equities mandate.


Nicole Connolly joins Russell from Telstra Super

09 March 2010 | Nicole Connolly has joined Russell Investments as head of alternatives advice in Australia from Telstra Super, where she worked most recently as portfolio manager for alternative assets.


Concern about default funds

09 March 2010 | Significant differences are emerging in the superannuation industry over whether older fund members should be switching into more conservative investments as they approach retirement.


Mandate win for RBC Dexia

09 March 2010 | RBC Dexia selected by Omega Global Investors for custody, administration and registry services.


SuperRatings subsidiary offers advice solution

09 March 2010 | Superannuation research and ratings house SuperRatings has brought to market an online advice model compliant with RG200.


New research emphasises continuing exposure

09 March 2010 | New research conducted by AustralianSuper has emphasised the need for positive investment settings even after retirement.


REST reviews administrators

04 March 2010 | Retail industry fund REST is understood to have called for tenders from administration providers.


Risk in fewer, larger funds

04 March 2010 | PriceWaterhouseCoopers has warned the Cooper Review against pushing too quickly towards an industry made up of fewer, larger funds.


Six-page PDS not long enough

04 March 2010 | ASFA expresses concern that a six-page PDS is not sufficient to explain complex super products.


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