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Super industry cautious on more reform

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... have a number of concerns. There is the danger of people being mis-sold or stapled to an underperforming fund outside the default system. It is also a concern that there may be individuals who find themselves uninsurable because they are stapled to a ...

Vision Super appoints deputy chief executive

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2020
... paying less in fees, at the same time as improving results," Vision Super chief executive Stephen Rowe said. "Our MySuper default balanced growth option is top three over the last financial year, and top ten over all periods up to ten years. Most of ...

MySuper funds redeem performance

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2020
MySuper funds continue to recoup coronavirus-induced losses, as the latest Rainmaker research finds default products have on average gained three out of every four dollars lost in February and March. The 2021 financial year kicked off in positive territory ...

Industry fund doubles down on fee cuts

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2020
... million in costs has been taken out of the business. The total fees on a $50,000 balance have been cut from $488 to $463 for default Super Saver members. In September 2017, total fees were $538 so Vision Super said reducing that to $463 in just three ...

Court blocks bid to freeze Phil Kingston's assets

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2020
A court has blocked an attempt by Sargon's Chinese lender to freeze the assets of Phil Kingston, as the latter heads towards public questioning next month. China Insurance Finance Group Ltd commenced court proceedings on August 24, seeking repayment ...

Portfolio insurance provides strong protection: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 SEP 2020
... income from their retirement savings." The portfolio insurance strategies aimed to address some deficiency in the current default superannuation fund options that most people invest in. Xu said few could be immune to the market turmoil that occurred ...

Super fund overhauls performance on red rating

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... benefitted members to the tune of $21 million per annum as at 30 June 2020. In December last year, four of Mine Super's default lifecycle products were criticised for their unsatisfactory investment performance and relatively high fees based on APRA's ...

Australian Ethical rejigs insurance

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 15 SEP 2020
... insurance offering. The ethical super fund has issued a significant event notice to its members outlining the changes to default death and total permanent disability (TPD) cover and fixed cover which includes death, TPD and income protection. The default ...

ISPT writes down assets

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 10 SEP 2020
Industry Super Property Trust has spoken of the substantial devaluations a recent review of its holdings resulted in, as it processes about 1400 requests for rental relief. Appearing before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics ...

MySuper products show resilience

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 SEP 2020
... analysis shows. Last month generated a positive performance of about 1.7% for superannuation fund members invested in the default option, according to the research firm's MySuper single strategy index. The index comprises 20 not-for-profit MySuper ...

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Mercer Super chief executive steps down

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Mercer Super chief executive Claire Ross is departing after almost 17 years in senior leadership roles at the retail super fund.

AusFood Super looks to revitalise member engagement

MATTHEW WAI
The $3.5 billion super fund has partnered with InvestStream to launch RetireSmart+, becoming the first super fund to bring an AI-powered engagement experience to some 66,000 members.

L1 Group posts 'marked recovery' in June quarter

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
L1 Group has reported a marked recovery in investment performance in the June quarter.

European PE firm mandates Apostle with Australian distribution

RIDDHIMA TALWANI
Apostle Funds Management has been appointed by European investment firm Triton Partners for the distribution of its credit strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

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