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Superannuation

Best-performing default funds revealed

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
A mix of retail, industry and corporate superannuation funds dominated the 10 best-performing default options list in the latest November figures.

QSuper merger update, fee cuts

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  TUESDAY, 11 JAN 2022
QSuper has assured members they will shortly feel the benefits of scale in the form of fee cuts, after it merges with Sunsuper to create Australian Retirement Trust.

Smart default fund to boost retirement incomes

CHLOE WALKER  |  MONDAY, 10 JAN 2022
A former Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme and APRA executive has developed a 'smart default' fund which he claims could boost retirement balances by more than 35%.

One million visits to YourSuper comparison tool

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  FRIDAY, 7 JAN 2022
Minister for superannuation Jane Hume has lauded the government's YourSuper comparison tool as a success, with one million visits.

Pandemic sees boom in voluntary super contributions

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
Despite the financial hardships many have endured because of global lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic, AMP has noted its super members have made more voluntary contributions than usual during the period.

QSuper bets on US recovery

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
QSuper, which will rebrand to Australian Retirement Trust upon its $230 billion merger with Sunsuper, has announced a series of investments in the US economic recovery.

Mine Super refreshes investment options

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
The $11.2 billion superannuation fund Mine Super announced a suite of changes to its investment menu, which includes offering two new options to members.

Media Super apologises for major calculator error

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 JAN 2022
Members of Media Super have received an apology from the fund after it was discovered the information underpinning its benefit projection tool hadn't been updated since 2015.

Future Super acquires Aon's super business

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 DEC 2021
Environmentally friendly super fund Future Super has acquired Aon's superannuation business, best known for its smartMonday brand.

Hume refreshes super co-contribution laws

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 21 DEC 2021
The government is refreshing its super co-contribution law for low-income earners as the sunset date is due to kick in.