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Superannuation Policy News - 26 May 2022

26 May 2022

Superannuation assets $3.4 trillion at 31 March 2022; ASIC prepares regulatory guide on superannuation forecasts; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation

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Superannuation Policy News - 19 May 2022

19 May 2022

Data transformation; AUSTRAC threat update; retirement product innovation; derivative transaction rules; ATO detects increase in misuse of SMSF auditor numbers; APRA directs NESS Super trustee to improve governance and add independent director; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation

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Superannuation Policy News - 12 May 2022

12 May 2022

Portfolio disclosure; AMM notices; AFCA complaints; AIST annual report; AUSTRAC submission; ATO – updated Superannuation & Employer Obligations Strategic Map; COTA Chief Executive stepping down after 20 years; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation

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Superannuation Policy News - 5 May 2022

05 May 2022

Polls open for election of AIST directors; APRA publishes additional Superannuation Data Transformation FAQs; ATO publishes third party data tax governance guide; ASX consults on Investment Product improvements; Unpaid super reaches $2.9 billion - ATO; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation;

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Superannuation Policy News - 28 April 2022

28 April 2022

Westpac fined $113 million over compliance failures; Labor proposes super investments in projects of national importance; AFCA to address complaints without merit; Government pledges no new super taxes if re-elected; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation

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Superannuation Policy News - 21 April 2022

21 April 2022

APRA and ASIC publish life insurance claims and disputes data; Rest simplifies Super Splitting with new streamlined process; AustralianSuper cuts insurance costs; SMSF Association discusses rollovers with APRA-regulated funds; AIST’s weekly update on the status of legislation

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Superannuation Policy News - 14 April 2022

14 April 2022

AIST calls for end to delay in introducing ‘Choice’ super product dashboards; COVID-19 temporary relief for financial advice repealed; AIST determined to keep focus on super during election campaign; Bills lapse as election called; Cbus and Media Super merge; AustralianSuper and LUCRF Super on track to complete merger on 3 June; BT fined $20 million for incorrectly charging commissions

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Superannuation Policy News - 7 April 2022

07 April 2022

Senate committee recommends that super be paid with wages; ASIC plans no action over super fund transactions; Super drawdown reduction regulations registered; AIST commences engagement with Quality of Advice Review; APRA to deepen superannuation data collection across the industry; APRA releases roadmap for superannuation data collection transition

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Superannuation Policy News - 31 March 2022

31 March 2022

Small and medium-sized super funds face sustainability challenges - APRA; Quality of Advice Review: Issues paper released; Critical infrastructure Bill passed; Portfolio holdings disclosure consultation continues; ASIC extends relief for providers of retirement estimates; ASIC releases final internal dispute resolution data reporting requirements; Government extends pensions drawdown reduction

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Superannuation Policy News - 24 March 2022

24 March 2022

Government to review NALE provisions; ATO warns of suspicious SuperMatch activity; Relief for providers of retirement estimates to be extended; ASIC to send notices re: insurance in super; Committee recommends using super as security for home loans; Common ownership and capital concentration report tabled; Family Law Regulations Amended

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