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Super fund returns fall again in September

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 NOV 2015
The SelectingSuper workplace default option MySuper Index fell again during September with the 12 month rolling performance sliding during the month from 6.5% to 6.0% by month's end. This drop in rolling annual returns was on the back of the 3.0% fall ...

MLC offers insurance rollover to external funds

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 2 NOV 2015
MLC will introduce an insurance rollover offer to external superannuation funds. The rollover provides multiple benefits to super funds, including a 15% upfront tax credit, 7% annual premium discount, enduring authority, automated annual premium payments ...

Mercer creates new role for innovation

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 30 OCT 2015
Mercer has announced two internal appointments as an approach to increase collaboration between the firm's investments and retirement businesses as well as increase its focus of product and innovation. Former retirement business leader Guy Thorburn ...

Australian Ethical aims super high

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 27 OCT 2015
Australian Ethical aims to be at the 75th percentile of its MySuper peer group by 2020 according to the fund's annual sustainability report. The report was released on Friday and managing director Phil Vernon said Australian Ethical plans to achieve ...

Retirement incomes become industry focus

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 22 OCT 2015
Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Pauline Vamos believes the superannuation industry will struggle to further link the facets of retirement with a suitable pension system without more investment. Speaking at the ...

Super returns fall sharply in August

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
The recent plunge in local and global stock markets saw super fund returns dip but performance is still solid over the longer term. According to figures from Rainmaker, the SelectingSuper workplace default option MySuper Index fell sharply during August ...

YBR robo-advice to make Celebrity Apprentice debut

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2015
... unveiled in June, and since then over 50 YBR practices are able to use the service. "Our network has been quick to support the roll out of Guru due to the incredible value it provides their clients. Eighty per cent of Australians don't have a financial ...

New laws define inactive super members

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2015
The federal government has released draft legislation aiming to reduce red tape for superannuation funds and individuals by streamlining lost and unclaimed super administrative arrangements. Under the new laws a super member will be considered inactive ...

Prime Super launches new brand

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 29 SEP 2015
Prime Super has re-launched its brand with a new logo and tagline. The move follows a merger with the Health Industry Plan in 2014. The $3 billion industry super fund's new tagline is "surprisingly straightforward" and the old logo featuring green rolling ...

Equipsuper invests in fintech, robo-advice firm

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 28 SEP 2015
... achieve their long-term goals. This demographic seldom seeks face-to-face financial advice," Press said. Equip expects to roll out its automated advice service for members using Clover's technology in March 2016. Clover was established in 2014 by a team ...