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Economist and Federal Member for Fraser, Dr Daniel Mulino explains how the Australian welfare state was created
Cognitive decline and the retirement system: what more can trustees do to assist ageing Australians with achieving positive retirement outcomes?
With a federal election inching ever closer, now is the time to brush up on your knowledge of election essentials. In this webinar, Sonia Hunyadi will provide a high-level overview of federal election processes including how an election is called, how votes are counted and the political landscape...
The final regulations for the Your Future, Your Super measures were registered on 5 August, but a few things have changed from the draft regulations.
The focus of this year’s Federal Budget was on initiatives designed to maintain and grow Australia’s post-pandemic economic recovery, which has been better than expected.
Hear from AIST’s General Manager, Advocacy, Mel Birks as she steps through the detail of the regulations that will do so much heavy lifting for the Your Future, Your Super legislation.
The Your Future, Your Super legislation announced in the 2020 Federal Budget and currently before Parliament proposes the most significant changes to superannuation since the system started. Tune in as our panellists bring their diverse areas of expertise to this wide-ranging debate.
How will the Retirement Income Review inform future government policy decisions? And what will be the implications for superannuation and Australians.
What do recent amendments to whistleblower laws mean for individuals and organisations? Our webinar outlines the enhanced whistleblower protections and what all parties need to consider.
Are you DDO ready? Although the commencement of design and distribution obligations has been delayed until October 2021, there is considerable work ahead to get ready. Find out what this major shift means for your fund.
Federal Election 2022 – Post-election update
The new Financial Accountability Regime might not apply until 2023, but funds need to get ready for it now
Using current superannuation complaint statistics; recent case studies; and excerpts from AFCA publications including the Annual Review and the updated DataCube, this course covers topical superannuation complaints and how funds can address them.
Edward Santow, UTS Professor of Responsible Technology and Australia's former Human Rights Commissioner, discusses AI's implications for the superannuation industry.
DDO, Looking beyond the TMD: With DDO implementation fast approaching, it is timely to look beyond target market determinations to product governance arrangements.
In light of the new breach reporting regime, superannuation lawyer and Head of Superannuation and Wealth Management at Thomson Geer Scott Charaneka explained what that means for your super fund.
The follow up deep dive session to the Anti-Hawking webinar. These measures aim to prevent consumers from receiving unsolicited contact regarding super products...but what does this mean in practice?
Anti-hawking measures aimed at stopping consumers receiving unsolicited contact about super products begin this July. How will they affect what you can and cannot say to existing and prospective members about superannuation? This webinar will unpack what the new measures mean for funds and...
With so many changes and uncertainties to absorb throughout 2019 and 2020, super funds and AFCA have faced unprecedented levels of member complaints over this time.
As of 5 April 2019, new laws require super funds to hold an AGM. While some super funds already hold annual roadshows, an AGM is different and new territory for most funds.
Given the Royal Commission highlighted many instances of breaches in relation to conflicts of interest and duty, now is the perfect time to revisit what these mean for superannuation fund trustees and executives.
The World Economic Forum has identified biodiversity loss as one of the top five risks facing the world over the next decade, but investors can help. Learn how in this informative 1-hour webinar.
This webinar will provide further insight into one of Australia’s leading export industries and its role in advancing positive natural capital outcomes as well as how farmland can be positioned in a diversified portfolio.
What do tightening Chinese investment regulation and growing trade tensions between Australia and China mean for Australian institutional investors such as super funds and the relationships they depend on to monitor their Chinese investments?
How will the outcome of the US election change international relations and foreign policy? What will the results mean for markets and across asset classes? Where does Australia fit, and what are the implications for our bilateral relationship with the United States?
The impact of COVID-19 has raised significant questions about the future of commercial property, including large shopping complexes, offices, hospitality and conference venues. Will property investment continue to deliver the stable long-term returns of the past?
It’s a new financial year but what does that mean for the superannuation industry? What do global markets look like and where are the opportunities and challenges? How will returns fare in a post COVID-19 landscape? Join us for this webinar where our speakers will share some valuable insights,...
Can old methods handle a new challenge? An increase in volatility spikes, coupled with an unpredictable macro-economic environment set an uncertain and unchartered backdrop for Australian super funds as they continue to seek returns to meet members expectations. As this new paradigm plays out...
Social impact investing allows funds to diversify their investment portfolios away from traditional asset classes as well as increase their profile as responsible corporate citizens. AIST is proud to partner with HESTA to explore the growing opportunities in impact investing.
The next federal budget will be delivered on 25 October, only 7 months after the last one which was delivered under the previous government.
AFCA’s new fee structure comes into place on July 1. Are you prepared? Find out what the change means for funds in this one-hour live webinar.
Earlier this year AIST released the vulnerable members guidance note to assist superannuation funds in lifting standards when engaging with vulnerable members. This session will provide an overview of the guidance note and how we anticipate for it to be used in practice.
COVID-19 has presented many new challenges for businesses including how they market their products and services. With a rapid shift to delivery of services online, we discuss what marketing teams now have to consider to effectively engage their customers.
Get an overview of the Superannuation Financial Crimes risk environment and identify ways to analyse and control fraud with an expert from Link Group.
In this webinar, GM of Advocacy, Mel Birks, provides an overview of employer obligations, the ATO process including screen shots service used to request the details of the stapled fund. If you are in an employer facing role, then this webinar is for you!
Should funds be doing more for their retirees? With 50% of superannuation assets now held by members who have reached, or are coming up to, retirement age, funds need to consider how the outcomes they delivered align with the outcomes members want and need.
This webinar presented by AIST and Lincoln Rodgers, Lawyer at Thomson Geer will discuss the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations regarding the treating of employers by trustees.
This webinar will outline the key threats faced by funds, clarify the responsibilities of those at management and board level and summarise accountability and reporting arrangements.
There continues to be a growing reliance on data analytics to shape business decisions and guide how we engage with our members. This webinar will draw upon the expertise of a panel of data analytics experts from our member funds.
Join us for a discussion with experts who’ve ensured their workforces have the technical and emotional capabilities to operate effectively from home while also planning for a smooth return to the office.
Raising issues or concerns with staff members and clients can be challenging at any time, but the impact of COVID-19 has increased the need for employees and staff to sharpen their skills to ensure that they can respond appropriately and sensitively in difficult circumstances.
Leaders need to be able to help their people through this crisis, especially the vulnerable ones, but how is this best done in the unchartered territory of COVID-19?
Join OH&S experts who will provide guidance on ensuring that the home working environment is safe, comfortable and compliant with workplace health and safety legislation.
This webinar will explore how you can build and sustain your mental wellbeing and provide you with a set of practical actions you can enact in your workplace and life.