Former TAL chief executive, Jim Minto, has been named as the interim chief executive of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA).
Minto, who was previously chairman of ASFA, has been confirmed in the interim role by ASFA independent chairman, Michael Easson.
He said Minto would become acting CEO from 16 July until the appointment of a permanent CEO.
Easson said the board intended to conclude its thorough selection process by announcing a new CEO on Monday 5th September.
The profit-to-member super funds are officially operating as a merged entity, set to serve over half a million members.
Super Review announced 21 winners at the annual Super Fund of the Year Awards, including the recipient of the prestigious Fund of the Year Award.
A research firm has given UniSuper a glowing review, praising its strong leadership and “compact team”, as well as its “creditable governance” structure.
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones has defended the government’s plan to modestly cut tax concessions for Australia’s wealthiest superannuation accounts, saying it is a “fairer outcome”.