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Policy News - 6 August 2020

06 August 2020

Early release | Litigation committee hearing | Cyber security & more

Forecasted $42 billion of early super withdrawals suggests greater government support is needed for those in financial stress

30 July 2020

Revised Federal Government forecasts that more than $42 billion of super could be withdrawn through its Covid early release scheme points to the need for more government support measures for those suffering financial hardship, the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) said today.

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Policy News - 30 July 2020

30 July 2020

Early release | Internal dispute resolution | Budget submissions & more

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Profit-to-member super funds push for policy reform for Covid recovery investment in energy, affordable housing and infrastructure

29 July 2020

Australia’s $1.4 trillion profit-to-member super sector has earmarked infrastructure, energy and affordable housing as three key areas where superannuation savings could be invested on a large scale to help drive Australia’s economic recovery from the Covid crisis.

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Policy News - 23 July 2020

23 July 2020

Early release extended | APRA letter to trustees | Insurance code & more

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AIST announces dates for 2021 Conference of Major Super Funds (CMSF)

22 July 2020

The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees wishes to announce that its flagship event, the 2021 Conference of Major Super Funds (CMSF), is scheduled to take place from Tuesday, 18 May to Wednesday, 19 May 2021 at the Adelaide Convention Centre.

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