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Super fees drop as fund war rolls on

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2014
... returns." The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) chief executive Tom Garcia said that one strategy to lower fees is "moving to a more passive investment regime, which might not be ideal for members." "Passive investment means they ...

Lonsec returns PM CAPITAL fund to 'Recommended'

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
... and corporate changes. These include a repurchase of non-working staff shares and a wider allocation of staff shares, lower fees and tightening risk management and portfolio guidelines," he said. PM CAPITAL Absolute Performance Fund has achieved a total ...

MySuper flips members out of millions: CSSA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUN 2014
... cover which they may never be able to obtain again." In most cases these double-flipped members will be paying much lower fees in the MySuper product and will still have insurance cover, albeit at a potentially reduced rate. The CSSA has an interest ...

FWC halts default super review

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUN 2014
... to compete for default superannuation contributions. "A genuinely competitive market will lead to more transparency, lower fees and better services for employers and employees," he said. However, ISA deputy chief executive Robbie Campo called on the ...

FSC and ISA both claim Federal Court victory

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 10 JUN 2014
... to compete for default superannuation contributions. "A genuinely competitive market will lead to more transparency, lower fees and better services for employers and employees," he said. However, ISA deputy chief executive Robbie Campo called on the ...

Industry responds to super fees study

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 29 APR 2014
... misleading. "With regards to international pensions, most have a greater allocation to cash and bonds.A These have lower fees, but lower long-term performance and many overseas systems are now looking at Australia's in a bid to drive greater performance." ...

FEATURE: Re-imagining Australia's financial future

STAFF WRITERS  |  THURSDAY, 24 APR 2014
... financial system, consistent with financial stability, prudence, integrity and fairness. This should result in less costs, lower fees and greater efficiency in the allocation of capital," the release said. "As part of our broader deregulation agenda ...

David Murray to head financial system inquiry

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 21 NOV 2013
... released last night, the Prime Minister and Treasurer Joe Hockey said these recommendations should result in "less costs, lower fees and greater efficiency in the allocation of capital." "As part of our broader deregulation agenda, the Government intends ...

Direct investment option key to retain fund members

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 AUG 2013
... main reason for changing super funds are fees and returns, with 65% thinking that it is key that the fund demonstrates lower fees than others. Competitive returns and a good customer service also rank high on the list. Members also consider it important ...

Fund manager dismisses super fund fee demands

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 JUN 2013
... in better outcomes for clients. Numerous studies of the funds management industry have shown that investments with lower fees have a much higher tendency to outperform those with higher fees over the long-term. However, there are also a very small handful ...