Showing 1 to 10 of 20 articles: GAVIN STUART , EMMA BOYCE , JAMES DUFF | THURSDAY, 28 MAR 2024 This paper examines the role of AFCA, the complaints process, and the powers and remedies available to AFCA with a focus on consumer complaints against lenders. In this piece, we provide an overview of AFCA generally as well as a detailed analysis of ... Read more KATIE WOOD , MATT SPAIN , VINCENT GIANG , ASHLEIGH RUSSO , NICK WIGNEY | FRIDAY, 9 FEB 2024 With the compulsory superannuation regime and seemingly endless growth of retirement savings in Australia, it comes as little surprise that superannuation funds have and will continue to face increased scrutiny in 2024, with ASIC making its position ... Read more SIMUN SOLJO , ALLY CROWTHER | FRIDAY, 19 JAN 2024 This paper provides a short overview of the Final Response. Following a period of consultation it is expected to progress to draft legislation towards the end of 2024. Read more PHIL TURNER , SILVANA WOOD , RICHARD HARRIS , TOM BRETT | FRIDAY, 3 NOV 2023 This paper sets out the most interesting observations from an analysis of how the obligations under the FAR compare to existing obligations for RSE licensees. Read more IAN NEWBERT | FRIDAY, 6 OCT 2023 This annual test is intended to hold registrable superannuation entities (RSE licensees) to account for product underperformance through greater transparency measures and increased consequences. Read more MICHAEL VRISAKIS , TAMANNA ISLAM | FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2023 Sections 12BF-12BM of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (ASIC Act) contain provisions designed to protect consumers and certain small business in respect of unfair contract terms (UCT regime) in relation to their application ... Read more IAN NEWBERT | FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023 As is the case at the commencement of each financial year, 1 July 2024 brings the indexation of some superannuation caps and thresholds along with the implementation of several other legislated changes to superannuation. Read more MICHAEL CHAAYA , LIZZIE KNIGHT , KENDRA TURNER | FRIDAY, 28 APR 2023 This paper will explore the potential impacts a draft objective will have on the superannuation industry, and what benefits legislating an objective may bring. Read more AUSTRALIAN PRUDENTIAL REGULATION AUTHORITY | FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2022 Superannuation trustees have long outsourced services, such as administration and investment management functions, to external providers. Read more |
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The super, super fund
DEANNE STEWART
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AWARE SUPER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AWARE SUPER
Aware Super has marked its expansion into Europe with the grand opening of its London office.