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Superannuation

Intervention from trustees can address unpaid super: IFS

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 SEP 2017
Early intervention from superannuation fund trustees is critical to addressing the unpaid super gap according to Industry Fund Services.

Aussie super funds increase world ranking

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
Several Australian superannuation funds have been included in the ranks of the world's largest pension funds, recording a 9.1% increase in growth.

AMP and Challenger ink annuities deal

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 SEP 2017
Challenger annuities will now be available through AMP's adviser portal, marking one of the more historic partnerships since Challenger swapped its financial planning business for AXA's annuities portfolio in 2008.

Infradebt attracts super fund investment

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 4 SEP 2017
Australia's first 100% fossil free superannuation fund will give its members access to nation-building infrastructure projects like solar farms and social infrastructure with a new multi-million dollar investment.

Australian Ethical sees 34pct member surge

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
Australian Ethical enjoyed a 34% boost in superannuation members in the 2017 financial year, pushing group funds under management to $2.15 billion.

SuperStream ushers in digital era

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 31 AUG 2017
Ninety-five per cent of all superannuation payments between employers and the Australian Taxation Office are being performed digitally, five years after the roll out of SuperStream.

Mercer wins super consulting mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Mercer will act as implemented consultant for the superannuation business at one of Australia's largest life insurers from October.

Rethink the great Australian dream: Report

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Failure to address housing affordability issues could have long term national implications, with more Australians entering retirement without owning their home and low socioeconomic households forced out of cities, according to CEDA.

Pre-retirees risk significant shortfalls: MLC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 29 AUG 2017
An alarming number of pre-retirees are at risk of falling short of what is required for a 'comfortable retirement', according to research from MLC.

Super FUM up 10pct to $2.3tn

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
Superannuation savings climbed 10% in 2016-17 to reach $2.3 trillion, with performance income accounting for almost all the flows, according to figures released by APRA this week.