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Superannuation

MySuper performance recovers, hits record high

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 11 JAN 2021
Default superannuation funds have fully recovered from COVID-induced losses, yet underperformance within the asset classes remains rife, according to new Rainmaker data.

Super funds back COVID-19 preventative drug

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 7 JAN 2021
Four major superannuation funds are backing a biotech company that is developing a nasal spray that claims to prevent COVID-19 and the common cold.

Prioritise underperformance over stapling: AIST

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 JAN 2021
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees says the new Your Future, Your Super laws should prioritise underperformance ahead of stapling as existing members stuck in dud funds will be worse off.

Class action launched against OnePath

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JAN 2021
Slater and Gordon have filed a class action against ANZ and its former subsidiaries OnePath Custodians and OnePath Life as part of its #GetYourSuperBack campaign.

Super underperformance needs to be addressed: Research

ELIZA BAVIN  |  TUESDAY, 5 JAN 2021
Despite criticism from superannuation funds over the governments' new super fund performance benchmarks, Rainmaker research shows there is an underperformance challenge that needs to be confronted.

Super fund targets homegrown opportunities

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 1 JAN 2021
The coronavirus pandemic is a boon for the localisation of Australian businesses that will create investment opportunities and jobs growth, two superannuation fund experts predict.

MTAA Super awards scholarships

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 DEC 2020
The industry fund has awarded 15 scholarships to members and non-members to put towards further education in automotive and related industries.

Challenger to buy industry-fund-owned bank

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 DEC 2020
Challenger will spend $35 million to buy Catholic Super's banking business, in a move that Bell Porter says could have more upside than suggested by the company this morning.

Hostplus axes manager

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 DEC 2020
Hostplus has terminated an Australian equities mandate with a Franklin Templeton subsidiary.

Super industry to branch out: Rice Warner

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 DEC 2020
Over the next 15 years the Australian superannuation industry will evolve into a sophisticated and mature industry, according to Rice Warner's Superannuation Market Projections report.