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OnePath tops Fat Cat super fund list

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2021
OnePath has toppled AMP to become the worst-performing superannuation fund based on Stockspot's annual ranking. In analysing some 600 multi-asset investment options offered by 100 super funds, OnePath took the gold prize as the overall worst performer ...

Consumer group slams super self-assessments

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 30 AUG 2021
Super Consumers Australia has slammed super funds' member outcomes assessments (MOAs), finding several funds claiming to be acting in members' best interests even when fees are high and performance is lacklustre. Super Consumers Australia looked ...

Retail funds to benefit from YFYS test changes

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 27 AUG 2021
Retail superannuation funds from AMP, Australian Ethical and Russell Investments will be among the biggest beneficiaries of the last-minute change to administration fee treatment in YFYS performance tests, says Industry Super Australia. The new performance ...

Cbus hires from APRA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUL 2021
The head of investment risk at APRA is taking on a newly created role at the $63 billion industry fund. Mark Ferguson joined Cbus this week as its head of total portfolio management; a new role in support of the fund's efforts to internalise investments. ...

Qantas Super introduces passive option, drops fees

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 JUN 2021
The $9 billion corporate superannuation fund is launching a passive investment option to members tomorrow, while also reducing administration fees and the amount it contributes to its defined benefit pool. From tomorrow, Qantas Super members will be ...

Chief economist update: Bubble, bubble getting out of trouble

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 19 APR 2021
"Come fly with me, let's fly, let's fly away..." -Frank Sinatara It didn't happen overnight, but it's happening... now. The Trans-Tasman bubble is here! After more than a year - I recall watching Qantas' chief executive saying it's ...

Hostplus wins mandate

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 6 APR 2021
Hostplus has been chosen as successor fund for about $210 million of member assets from AUSfund, as the latter closes its doors after 33 years. AUSfund, which was set up as a fund for unclaimed or dormant superannuation funds, is owned by an Industry ...

Risk inflows stagnant, satisfaction varies

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 31 MAR 2021
Risk premium inflows experienced marginal decreases in the 12 months to December 2020 as the gap in consumer satisfaction grows, new research shows. The latest data from Plan For Life showed total inflows increased 0.5% to $16.3 billion with just a ...

APRA releases final ERS figures

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 8 FEB 2021
APRA has revealed the final figures representing the impact of the government's early release of super scheme which saw 3.5 million Australians dip into their retirement savings. Over the duration of the scheme, $37.3 billion was removed from the superannuation ...

Cromwell appoints head of development

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 28 JAN 2021
The ASX-listed property developer and manager has promoted internally to appoint a head of development with responsibility for Australian and European projects. Effective February 1, Chris Hansen will oversee Cromwell Property Group's development and ...