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Superannuation

Technology features driving superannuation product development

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 21 APR 2017
A Rainmaker study of extra benefits and features being offered by super funds in Australia reveals that technology and communication-oriented features are the most active area of product development.

Unconscionable super cross-selling will continue: ISA

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
The Sedgwick Review failed to address some of the "unconscionable" remuneration practices undertaken by banks to cross-sell superannuation products and nothing is being done to curb this, Industry Super Australia says.

Think carefully before internalising investment: PwC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 20 APR 2017
Industry consultant PwC is reaffirming the view that superannuation funds should think carefully before internalising investment management.

Russell Investments secures $1.9bn mandate

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 APR 2017
Global asset manager Russell Investments has been appointed by the Tasmanian Public Sector Superannuation Commission to manage $1.9 billion in defined benefit assets.

Housing crisis takes emotional toll on Gen X

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
A large portion of Generation X are blaming themselves for the nation's housing crisis, citing bad financial decisions and poor money management.

First State Super wins government lease

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
First State Super and Hastings Funds Management have won the bid to run New South Wales' land registry services, allowing the state to invest $2.6 billion in proceeds to infrastructure projects.

Industry funds in merger talks

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 13 APR 2017
Two industry superannuation funds have signed a heads of agreement, giving in principle support for a merger.

Super wealth reaches record high

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2017
The amount of wealth Australians hold in superannuation is climbing to a record high, according to the latest figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

ACSI welcomes new member

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 APR 2017
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors is increasing its scope of influence with a new addition to its membership base.

Workplace default funds deliver strong returns

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
More than 75% of workplace default superannuation options achieved annual returns over 10% for the year ending February 2017, with 40% achieving annual returns over 12%, latest Rainmaker research shows.