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Superannuation

Australian Ethical awarded industry fund mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 JUL 2017
Australian Ethical will manage an industry superannuation fund's responsible investment option, totaling $128 million.

Sunsuper acquires multi-million dollar shopping centre

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  SATURDAY, 8 JUL 2017
Sunsuper is purchasing a major shopping centre in sub-regional New South Wales, marking the $45 billion super fund's first direct retail acquisition.

AustralianSuper posts annual investment results

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 JUL 2017
Australia's largest superannuation fund, with more than $120 billion under management, has returned double digit returns for balanced account members.

Competition would save Australians millions in super fees: Deloitte

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2017
Permitting the entrance of further competition in the superannuation marketplace would reduce fees by $292 million per year across 14 million MySuper accounts.

Disengaged members vulnerable in super

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 3 JUL 2017
A review by ASIC into member experience with superannuation has highlighted a number of key vulnerabilities for consumers.

EOFY: Super funds to hit double digit returns

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUN 2017
Rainmaker analysis of super fund returns for 2016-17 shows this will be the eighth consecutive year of positive returns with cumulative returns since the GFC breaking through 90%.

Default funds must appear on online super choice forms: AIST

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUN 2017
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees is reservedly welcoming a move by the Australian Taxation Office to place superannuation choice forms online.

MyRetirement too product heavy: Morningstar

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 26 JUN 2017
Morningstar is pushing for MyRetirement solutions to be less product-centric and a mandatory digital advice component be made available for retirees.

Super funds fight for financial inclusion

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
Industry superannuation funds VicSuper and HESTA are among 30 organisations forming the national Financial Inclusion Action Plan, driving inclusion and resilience for adults who are experiencing financial exclusion.

Looming super reforms benefit millions

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2017
More than four million Australians will benefit from the superannuation reforms taking effect on 1 July, particularly women.