All posts tagged "superannuation trustees"
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111Australia & NZASIC Calls for Review of Non-compliant Whistleblower Policies
Some policies inaccurately refer to obsolete requirements for whistleblowers to identify themselves or make disclosures in good faith or without malice to qualify for protection.
October 14, 2021 -
140Australia & NZAustralia Issues Consultation on Retirement Income Covenant
Superannuation trustees will be required to have in place a retirement income strategy as outlined in a new position paper from 1 July 2022.
July 21, 2021 -
172Australia & NZAustralia Issues Consultation on Financial Accountability Regime
The FAR will not impose civil penalty liability on accountable persons, a shift from the government's position in a January 2020 consultation.
July 20, 2021 -
4.2KAustralia & NZAPRA Issues Draft Guidance on Climate-related Financial Risk
The consultation says institutions and boards may face liability risks if they do not adequately consider or respond to the impacts of climate change.
April 23, 2021 -
188Australia & NZ
ASIC Sets Expectations on New Complaints Handling Obligations
ASIC plans to check in with industry at various stages of RG 271’s implementation and assess whether its expectations about preparation are being met.
April 14, 2021 -
313Australia & NZ
APRA Demands Sustainable Insurance in Superannuation
APRA is concerned about premium volatility, the availability and provision of data, and tender practices used by insurers to win business.
March 11, 2021 -
496Australia & NZ
ASIC Eases Financial Advice Rules to Facilitate Super Withdrawals
Under ASIC relief, advice providers, tax agents and superannuation trustees are allowed to advise consumers on early withdrawals of their superannuation savings.
April 15, 2020 -
366Australia & NZ
ASIC Urges More Progress to Improve Insurance in Superannuation
ASIC has observed improvements by a "significant number of trustees" as a result of the industry’s implementation of the Insurance in Superannuation Voluntary Code of Practice.
December 18, 2019 -
926Australia & NZ
Stronger Whistleblower Protections Take Effect in Australia
The stronger protections for whistleblowers apply to misconduct or an improper state of affairs or circumstances, not just breaches of the law.
July 2, 2019
