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Superannuation

Super fees drop as fund war rolls on

BY LAURA MILLAN | MONDAY, 8 SEP 2014 11:45AM

Superannuation fees have fallen sharply down for the first time, reflecting the impact of regulatory reforms and the fast-pace of technology change. According to Rainmaker data, fees across the market fell 10% during the year to March 2014.

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