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Superannuation

APRA issues guidance on lifecycle products for performance test

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2021
APRA has issued guidance on how it will administer the Your Future, Your Super performance test for lifecycle MySuper options that make changes within the option or transition to a new option.

Super fund portfolio disclosure consultation reopens

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2021
Senator Jane Hume has opened another consultation on how superannuation funds disclose their portfolio holdings as part of the Your Future, Your Super reforms.

Active Super awards back-office mandate

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2021
Active Super has awarded a back-office mandate to Investment Control Systems (ICS) in a bid to increase efficiencies.

Engaged members expect more from super

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 16 AUG 2021
While nearly 60% of young Australians engage with their superannuation fund, many are increasingly shopping around for other providers.

Every super fund should cover every occupation: FSC

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2021
The Financial Services Council is consulting on solutions for group insurance cover for members working in hazardous occupations after stapling.

Super funds progress merger talks

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
Two industry super funds have signed an agreement to explore a merger following a short period of discussion.

Multiple accounts already in sharp decline

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2021
Ahead of the stapling reforms being implemented, a new research paper from ASFA shows multiple super accounts are already in sharp decline.

Sunsuper, Iress launch adviser data feed

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2021
Sunsuper and Iress have launched a solution that enables financial advisers to efficiently access clients' superannuation data.

Active Super rejigs MySuper

KANIKA SOOD  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
Active Super has changed the structure of its lifecycle MySuper product to derisk members slower than before, while also renaming two Choice options.

Benchmarks for super property investments selected

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  MONDAY, 9 AUG 2021
Treasury has selected two MSCI indexes to serve as benchmarks for super funds investing in property under the Your Future, Your Super reforms.