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Slow but steady: SMSF growth continues

HARRISON WORLEY | MONDAY, 11 MAR 2019

... million left for a net result of about $96 million. The most popular not-for-profit funds by inflows from SMSFs were AustSuper, UniSuper, HostPlus, QSuper and Cbus. For context, Rainmaker analysis of ATO data shows SMSF establishments have halved over ...

Equip-AustSuper partnership draws interest

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 24 NOV 2014

Equip's partnership with AustralianSuper as a defined benefit (DB) provider is gaining traction, with one significant prospect already in the pipeline. As well as seeing Equip take over AustralianSuper's DB scheme, the partnership will also see the ...

Equip to manage AustSuper's defined benefit schemes

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2014

AustralianSuper will transfer its defined benefit plans and members to Equip during 2015 as part of a new partnership aimed at creating long-term growth opportunities for both funds. The fund's defined benefit schemes represent around 2000 members ...

AustSuper premium hike sees surprise member response

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2014

AustralianSuper's decision to significantly increase life premiums has had the surprise effect of triggering more members to dial up their cover. Speaking at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees Insurance Symposium, AustralianSuper product ...

AustSuper denies member exploitation of group insurance

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | WEDNESDAY, 27 NOV 2013

AustralianSuper chief executive Ian Silk has denied that 'automatic acceptance' to the fund's group life insurance offering is being exploited. AustralianSuper's insurer, TAL, recently announced that its profits were down by almost 60% from the same ...

AustSuper's executive restructure

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2013

AustralianSuper in its 2013 annual report has announced the completion of a corporate restructure, creating six core divisions that will report to long-time chief executive Ian Silk. These are Investments headed by Mark Delaney; Strategy, People and ...

AustSuper backs away from SYD takeover

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | MONDAY, 16 SEP 2013

Sydney Airport has become too expensive for pension funds, with a consortium of international funds led by AustralianSuper reportedly backing away from a takeover bid. Demand for good infrastructure has paid off for Sydney Airport shareholders over ...

AustSuper adds hedge IEq option

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 10 OCT 2012

AustralianSuper has added a new investment option, hedged international shares, taking their number of investment choices to 18, including their direct share low-cost platform. The expanded choice menu now offered by AustralianSuper makes their menu ...

No mandates lost over hybrid model: AustSuper

BEN COLLINS | TUESDAY, 11 SEP 2012

AustralianSuper today said that no mandates would be lost, as it moves to bring the management of 30% of its investments in house over the next five years. AustralianSuper wants to manage funds internally, starting with the management of its Australian ...

Du Pre-Alba jumps from ASFA to AustSuper

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 28 JUN 2011

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) is seeking a new, senior policy specialist following the appointment of their director of policy, Louise Du Pre-Alba, to AustralianSuper. Du Pre-Alba is leaving ASFA following the conclusion ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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