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Downsizer contributions skyrocket

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2019
The superannuation industry has reaped an additional $1 billion since the downsizer contribution was introduced one year ago. More than 4200 individuals have used the downsizer measure, according to Federal Treasury figures. Older Australians living ...

Industry fund to increase premiums

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 JUL 2019
A $5.6 billion superannuation fund will increase insurance premiums as part of the Protecting Your Super changes after recently reducing costs for members. From 1 August 2019, EISS Super members will pay more for death and TPD cover, and death only ...

JANA hires operations lead, boosts workforce

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 5 JUL 2019
... Crittle. From May 2014, Montague spent more than three years at South Australia's government superannuation scheme Super SA as general manager where he helped oversee $24 billion of funds for 210,000 members. Erika Jordan is another recent addition ...

Super fund introduces further group insurance changes

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2019
A $15 billion superannuation fund is making several changes to its group insurance offering in addition to the July 1 changes, which will see some members pay more for cover. CareSuper is moving from a unit-based cover for standard death and TPD insurance ...

Future Super to offer investment app

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUN 2019
The $400 million superannuation fund is set to launch an investment app. Future Super is planning to open the doors to Array, an app allowing everyday Australians to invest in renewable energy for as little as $5. According to the Array site, the first ...

Intrust launches micro-saving app

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JUN 2019
Intrust Super is helping members save for a house and more for retirement by launching micro-contribution tool SuperCents. SuperCents connects members' everyday banking accounts to their super to help top-up contributions. The technology behind the ...

Industry fund appoints advice GM

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUN 2019
An $8.6 billion industry fund has appointed a general manager, distribution and advice as a part of key internal appointments under its new chief executive. Statewide Super said its new chief executive Tony D'Alessandro, appointed on March 1, has ...

Members ignorant about super fund differences: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAY 2019
Many superannuation fund members that don't understand the difference between retail and industry funds highlights the need for education and comparison tools, a new survey finds. The research from Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, which ...

Superannuation fund drops fees

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 23 APR 2019
After switching administrators, a $15 billion superannuation fund has dropped a number of its fees. CareSuper has removed several fees from 1 April 2019, including contribution splitting fees ($50), family law splitting fees ($40) and exit fee on withdrawals ...

Finance job opportunities rise post-RC

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 APR 2019
Job opportunities in the financial services sector have risen by 10% following the Royal Commission, according to Sunsuper. New data from the super fund indicates the first quarter of 2019 was a strong period for jobs in the finance industry, as figures ...