COVID-19 – Information for superannuation trustees

ASIC has withdrawn answers to frequently asked questions about superannuation regulatory issues that have arisen from the COVID-19 pandemic that were published in 2020. This has been done as the content has ceased to be current or useful.

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Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Conference of Major Super Funds 2023

22 March 2023

Speech by ASIC Commissioner Danielle Press.

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Super trustees urged to improve delivery of insurance outcomes for members

22 March 2023

Trustees need to continue to focus on improving the life insurance they provide their members. A recent review highlights areas where trustees should be making meaningful improvements to deliver better member outcomes.

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ASIC publishes report on good practices for handling whistleblower disclosures

2 March 2023

ASIC has published a report to help entities improve their arrangements for handling whistleblower disclosures. REP 758 sets out the good practices ASIC observed from its review of seven entities’ whistleblower programs from a cross-section of industries.

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Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Conference 2023

22 February 2023

Speech by ASIC Commissioner Danielle Press.

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ASIC is watching superannuation funds’ advertising

27 January 2023

Superannuation trustees need to take positive steps to ensure their fund advertising is not misleading or deceptive as they strive to attract and retain members. Superannuation Senior Executive Leader, Jane Eccleston, draws out some relevant lessons for trustees from ASIC’s ongoing monitoring of industry practices.

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ASIC issues infringement notice against superannuation trustee for greenwashing

23 December 2022

ASIC has issued an infringement notice to Diversa Trustees Limited in further action against alleged greenwashing.

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Superannuation trustees on notice to uplift complaints handling

9 December 2022

Trustees are on notice to improve their internal dispute resolution systems after a targeted review of trustee compliance with the enforceable complaints handling requirements found that some trustees had sub‑standard arrangements for managing complaints.

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ASIC’s focus in superannuation 2022-23

14 November 2022

As the superannuation industry contends with ongoing change driven by factors such as law reform and economic, technological and climate risks, ASIC reminds trustees to be responsible, accountable and transparent in implementing regulatory obligations. Jane Eccleston, Senior Executive Leader, Superannuation, identifies ASIC’s main priorities for FY 2022-23.

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Last updated: 06/12/2021 04:43