The superannuation sector is facing a rise in the money it contributes to the Financial Institutions Supervisory Levies, also known as the APRA levy.
However, funds with asset bases between $50 million and $50 billion will pay lower levies in the new financial year.
According to information released by the Federal Treasury, the superannuation sector will be paying $62.2 million in the new financial year, compared to $58.4 million paid in 2014/15.
The Treasury and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority have released a discussion paper on the levies.
The document reveals the total funding required under the levies in 2015/16 for all relevant Commonwealth agencies and departments is $230.0 million which represents a $1.3 million (0.6 per cent) increase over 2014/15.
The Future Fund’s CIO Ben Samild has announced his resignation, with his deputy to assume the role of interim CIO.
The fund has unveiled reforms to streamline death benefit payments, cut processing times, and reduce complexity.
A ratings firm has placed more prominence on governance in its fund ratings, highlighting that it’s not just about how much money a fund makes today, but whether the people running it are trustworthy, disciplined, and able to deliver for members in the future.
AMP has reached an agreement in principle to settle a landmark class action over fees charged to members of its superannuation funds, with $120 million earmarked for affected members.