ART and AusSuper jointly back QAR recommendations

Australia’s two largest superannuation funds have welcomed today’s Quality of Advice Review announcement in a joint statement, stating the recommendations are a “positive step forward”.

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QAR opens advice arena to super funds

The Government has accepted some 14 of the 22 recommendations in the Quality of Advice Review, allowing super funds to provide more retirement advice and information to their members.

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ASFA welcomes super focus in government's QAR response

The Association of Superannuation Funds Australia has welcomed the government’s formal response to the Quality of Advice Review.

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Cash is king as SMSFs rethink investment strategies

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SMSFs are increasingly allocating their funds into cash and cash products as economic headwinds impact the share market according to the latest Vanguard Investment Trends report.

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Three super execs recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Three female superannuation executives have been recognised in the King’s Birthdays Honours this year.

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Inflation pinch drives slightly negative super returns

With SuperRatings estimating a 0.2 per cent loss on the median balanced option in May, inflation and tightening monetary policy have continued to affect super fund returns.

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HESTA achieves 2030 climate target

The superannuation fund has met its initial climate target of a 33 per cent reduction in normalised portfolio emissions by 2030, eight years ahead of schedule.

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ART makes 3 senior leadership appointments

The $240 billion fund has appointed a new chief member officer; chief of staff; and executive general manager for advice, guidance, and education.

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Super funds distance themselves from PwC

Two of Australia’s largest super funds have frozen new contracts with PwC, while others have told Super Review they are undertaking reviews of their consultancy relationships.

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AMP sells SuperConcepts business

| By Laura Dew |

AMP is selling its SuperConcepts self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) admin and software business. 

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