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.
Introducing a cooling off period in the process of switching super funds or moving money out of the sector could mitigate the potential loss to fraudulent behaviour, the outgoing ASIC Chair said.
Widespread member disengagement is having a detrimental impact on retirement confidence, AMP research has found.
Economists have warned inflation risks remain elevated even as the RBA signals policy is sitting near neutral after its latest hold.
Australia’s superannuation funds are becoming a defining force in shaping the nation’s capital markets, with the corporate watchdog warning that trustees now hold systemic importance on par with banks.