Superannuation

Link’s property settlements business PEXA is set to be taken to a public offering as the big superannuation administrator reshapes its business.

Mine Wealth + Wellbeing has appointed an independent director to its board and a director to a subsidiary board.

Lump sums not so super fuel for the housing debate

Superannuation lump sums are still being accessed by a significant cohort of retirees but not at the same level as a decade ago.

Super funds need to review liquidity budgets

If the Government continues to use the early release of superannuation as a tool likely to be used in extreme situations, super funds need to consider their liquidity requirements going forward, according to Hesta.

21 April

Superannuation

Hume hits back at ISA early release poll

Senator Jane Hume has taken to Twitter to say Industry Super Australia’s research on early release of

21 April

Superannuation

Which balanced funds have suffered the most since COVID-19?

The worst-performing fund lost 13.8% compared to the sector average loss of 8.5% during the first quarter of the

21 April

Superannuation

Super funds expect 600,000 to withdraw $10,000

Superannuation funds expect as many as 600,000 members to follow through and withdraw up to $10,000 with many not

2021-01-29 00:30:00

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Themes driving the need for a more sustainable approach to investing

Sustainable investing is on the rise, and COVID-19 has only sharpened the focus of policy makers and investors...

Ausbil

21 April

Superannuation

Flexible, agile, resilient tech and operating models critical for funds

Risk-averse superannuation funds with insular thinking are likely to fail, according to a whitepaper.

21 April

Superannuation

ISA survey points to early access super rorters

New survey data commissioned by the industry funds suggests that up to a million people seeking early access to

16 April

Superannuation

Which balanced funds lost the least?

There were no balanced super funds that made a return during the first quarter of the year as the COVID-19

2020-11-24 22:30:00

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Beyond the digital frontier

Secure, real-time data, insights and transactions accessible from anywhere are closer than you think – explore a...

Northern Trust

14 April

Superannuation

Super members need long-term view

Superannuation members need to stop worrying over current balances and maintain a long-term view, according to

14 April

Superannuation

ISA launches campaign to encourage nest egg protection

Industry Super Australia’s new campaign will address how Australians can protect their superannuation without

9 April

Superannuation

LGIAsuper leadership team to take 10% pay cut

The decrease in remuneration will be by way of sacrificing annual leave entitlements to help members in financial

7 April

Superannuation

AustralianSuper defends value of unlisted exposures

AustralianSuper may have undertaken a downward revaluation of some of its unlisted assets but still regards them

6 April

Superannuation

Multiple accounts no impediment to early access says ATO

People will be able to take money from multiple superannuation funds to reach their early access limit, according

2 April

Superannuation

AMP makes Anglican Super unhappy by stalling successor fund transfer

Anglican Super is accusing AMP Limited of being unreasonable because it has sought to suspend the fund’s successor

1 April

Superannuation

APRA and ASIC tell funds to prioritise liquidity for early release

Superannuation funds have received a letter from the two financial services regulators telling them to give top

The latest APRA data has placed the importance of group insurance in context.

31 March

Superannuation

Most group insurance provide cover for COVID-19

It is not correct to say that many, if any, superannuation fund members will be left without valuable life and

31 March

Superannuation

Make superannuation an essential service – ASFA

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has approached the Commonwealth and State Government seeking

31 March

Superannuation

Treasury conservative on the amount of super to be withdrawn

Between $40 billion to $50 billion will be withdrawn from the superannuation system under the early access to

Amid all the reportage of the multi-billion dollar bid for private equity ownership of Fairfax Media’s most desirable assets, Rollover noted that one of the major backers of private equity outfit, TPG, was the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan.

31 March

Superannuation

Hume’s lack of sympathy for undiversified super funds

Superannuation funds focused on members in single industries and single groups only have themselves to blame if

31 March

Superannuation

Hostplus ready to deploy funds under early access scheme

Hostplus has said it had ample liquidity available to support members undergoing financial hardship due to COVID-

30 March

Superannuation

ATO alone wholly responsible for identifying super early release applicants

Amid concerns about appropriately identifying superannuation fund members for hardship early release, the

26 March

Superannuation

COVID-19 extends MTAA/Tasplan merger timeline

The uncertainties and pressures being exerted by COVID-19 has persuaded MTAA Super and Tasplan to extend the

26 March

Superannuation

Early release super could exceed $25b

The short-term demand from financially impacted investors for early access to their superannuation could reach

26 March

Superannuation

Beware of early super access scams: AIST

Unscrupulous operators have started targeting superannuation members offering to assist them to take up the new

26 March

Superannuation

UniSuper reassures members on liquidity

UniSuper has seen members switch $2 billion from growth to defensive assets but says it has been able to

24 March

Superannuation

Clarity sought on early access mechanism

Superannuation funds are seeking clarity on what precise mechanism the Government intends to deploy to facilitate

A new study conducted by AIA Australia has confirmed strong support for the provision of income protection insurance within super.

24 March

Superannuation

Morgan poll backs hardship early access to super

A snap SMS poll conducted by Roy Morgan has revealed 75% support for the Government’s hardship early access to

24 March

Superannuation

Early access to super only as last resort: ISA

Industry Super Australia has warned the scheme to allow early access to super has the potential to increase the

24 March

Superannuation

Rest warns against using early super release

The industry super fund says people should use early super release as a last resort and that it will have no COVID

23 March

Superannuation

APRA changes supervisory focus in face of COVID-19

Capital adequacy and liquidity will be key supervisory focuses for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

19 March

Superannuation

APRA to update heatmap with fees and costs data

The update will be published in June 2020 and is aimed to reflect actions taken by trustees to address areas of

19 March

Superannuation

Super funds should bounce back after COVID-19

Superannuation funds with high domestic and international equity percentages should recover when equity markets

17 March

Superannuation

ASIC working on member reserve rules

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has confirmed it is working on the rules around the use of

Investor confidence fell globally as aggressive easing by the European central bank was not enough to boost sentiment, according to State Street.

17 March

Superannuation

Median growth funds fall 3.1%

It is expected that the superannuation funds would drop a further 10.5% since the beginning of March as the COVID-

17 March

Superannuation

COVID-19 impacting industry jobs

sset owners and managers have slowed or put a hold on hiring due to the continuing escalation of the COVID-19

The retiree budget for those living a modest lifestyle has increased by 2.1 per cent leaving them to suffer the greatest cost imposts in retirement, according to the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA). ASFA’s June quarter retirement s

17 March

Superannuation

Govt should consider retirement investment bonds

The Government should consider retirement investment bonds as many retirees’ investments are being hit by COVID-19

12 March

Superannuation

Which super fund group received top Crown ratings?

Most of the top 10 superannuation fund groups with the highest quantitative rating by FE fundinfo were industry

12 March

Superannuation

Admin issues top AFCA complaints

Administration issues and group insurance top the superannuation complaints being dealt with by the Australian

APRA chairman, Wayne Byres has confirmed the regulator is pursuing related party issues based on the Trade Union Royal Commission findings.

12 March

Superannuation

Avoid crystallising super losses with panic action: ISA

Industry Super Australia has reassured investors that Covid-19 will have only a ‘muted’ impact on its portfolios

12 March

Superannuation

APRA and ASIC should not jointly administer super laws

Allowing the regulators to be responsible for superannuation provisions together will blur their roles, objectives

“Regulators and the parliament should take a keen interest when an industry advocate dismisses public concerns as this only serves to undermine the genuine efforts by associations, such as the FSC, to implement genuine reforms to make the system more acc

10 March

Superannuation

Mark Goldenberg banned after illegal credit activities

Mark Goldenberg operated an illegal early access to superannuation scheme and engaged in credit activities without

10 March

Superannuation

Complaints for super decreased in 2H 2019

Data from the Australian Financial Complaints Authority shows complaints in the superannuation sector decreased by

10 March

Superannuation

ASIC and APRA need regulatory oversight

The increased ability of the financial services regulators to make delegated legislation means they require

10 March

Superannuation

Third party reliance on super underpayment ineffective

Superannuation and wage underpayment would be better addressed through employee auditors, according to industry

10 March

Superannuation

Super funds increase AGM votes against directors

Super funds increased the instances they voted against a director by 7% in 2019, according to an examination of

10 March

Superannuation

Calls to bridge the gender super gap

Women in Super and Industry Super Australia are calling on the Government to make changes to the superannuation

Taxation surrounding super needs to be modernised to help address the inequality faced by women when it comes to their financial futures, according to Industry Super Australia.

5 March

Superannuation

Asset-based dividend method would lift retirement income

The former chair of the Commonwealth Superannuation Schemes has called to replace government taxes with an asset-

LGS joined the ranks of being a responsible super fund after being certified by the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia.

5 March

Superannuation

Super funds untapped opportunities for ethical investing

Australians need more education around how their money pooled in super funds can help combat climate change,

5 March

Superannuation

Custody assets look to offshore assets

Total assets under custody rose 8% to $4.06 trillion with an increasing portion accounting for offshore markets,

4 March

Superannuation

First State Super and WA Super in merger talks

The two funds will undertake a due diligence process to explore a merger that would allow access to a more diverse

4 March

Superannuation

QSuper and Sunsuper enter merger due diligence

The creation of a mega-union based in Queensland has moved a step closer with QSuper and Sunsuper announcing they

QSuper has worked with the ATO to help pay out a member’s tax savings when they retire and transition to an income account.

3 March

Superannuation

More disposable income would only provide temporary boost

The tax and transfer system needs to help look after low-income workers as the superannuation system cannot be

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Andrew James McAlister

A much better name than MTAA, since its open for anyone. I like it.

Merged Tasplan and MTAA Super to be named Spirit Super 1 week 3 days ago

Sue

So, not as bad as the doomsayers were leading us to believe. Any chance of a public apology from...

Australian pension assets grow despite pandemic 1 week 5 days ago

Guy

So true - our people are our greatest asset. Just as our investors and members are. We need to...

Fund mergers highlight focus on people 3 weeks 3 days ago

Dave Peckitt

Hi do you have any info on financial planners in perth? I'm looking to consolidate my super...

Six superannuation consultancies prove stand outs 1 year 7 months ago

Anonymous

This is the most ill informed comment I have ever seen. Why on earth would you think Superannuation...

We aren’t anyone’s secretariat says AustralianSuper 7 months 3 days ago

Axl

That's 'toe the party line'.

We aren’t anyone’s secretariat says AustralianSuper 7 months 3 weeks ago