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Industry fund backs tobacco-free pledge

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 28 MAY 2020
... against investing in tobacco both nationally and globally. "First State Super was proud to be the first major Australian super fund to divest from tobacco in 2012; and since then we have worked extensively with Dr King and Tobacco Free Portfolios to ...

Ignorance isn't bliss in super: Research

ALLY SELBY  |  MONDAY, 25 MAY 2020
... of savings." This lack of financial literacy can prove treacherous in times of market volatility, she added. "Australian super funds - including the team at Russell Investments Master Trust - work hard to provide members with the information and education ...

ATO allows ERS access to New Zealanders

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 MAY 2020
... ATO said those with a KiwiSaver account are able to access the ERS scheme if they transfer their funds to an Australian super fund. "New Zealand KiwiSaver accounts are not eligible. However, KiwiSaver amounts transferred to an Australian super fund are ...

Darwinian time for super

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 7 MAY 2020
With COVID-19 rapidly shifting the ground beneath them, only the fittest superannuation funds will survive, according to Hostplus' Paul Watson. Appearing as part of a virtual panel discussing mergers in super, Hostplus group executive member experience ...

Software provider launches ERS tech solution

ALLY SELBY  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 MAY 2020
Bravura has launched a new technology solution that will enable its clients to better manage early release requests. Bravura Solutions has announced an ERS capability that will allow clients to commence processing the ATO's ERS payments from the April ...

The blame game

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2020
When the COVID-19 crash hit markets, super funds copped a massive blow, but why they were all invested in such a similar way is an issue that still needs addressing. The superannuation industry had been under increasing pressure to perform, at the very ...

The five threats to super fund survival

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 20 APR 2020
A global investment management software provider believes the COVID-19 pandemic provides superannuation funds five critical issues which must be addressed to ensure survival. A new white paper by investment management software provider SS&C highlights ...

Super should shape up on unlisted valuations: WTW

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2020
... the Global Financial Crisis. "But what may surprise some is that there is very little consistency in the way Australian super funds and other unlisted asset owners manage the valuation process," Kelly said. "The bottom line is that any decision on valuations ...

Time for financials to step up: Study

ALLY SELBY  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAR 2020
... would make a difference. In comparison, only 31% of Baby Boomers said they would do the same. RIAA identified 12 Australian super funds that it believes demonstrate a comprehensive approach to responsible investment. These include Australian Ethical ...

First State Super and WA Super in merger talks

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAR 2020
First State Super and WA Super have said they are exploring the benefits to members of a merger, in a move that would create a $109 billion fund. The funds have signed a Memorandum of Understanding and will enter due diligence, with the process expected ...