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Superannuation

Administrator retains $820m super fund mandate

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 15 MAY 2017
An industry superannuation fund renewed its administration mandate with an ASX-listed boutique service provider.

UniSuper obtains public offer licence

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
Industry super fund UniSuper will open its doors to more members after successfully varying its registrable superannuation entity licence to public offer status.

Industry fund wins stake in Endeavour Energy

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAY 2017
An industry super fund is exposing its 1.9 million members to an additional infrastructure asset after securing a stake in NSW electricity distribution company Endeavour Energy.

First home buyers: Devil is in the detail for super funds

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAY 2017
Asset consultants and industry associations alike are applauding the introduction of the First Home Super Savers Scheme which they say will help young people to get a foothold in the property market.

Budget undermining super: Labor

KARREN VERGARA  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAY 2017
Treasurer Scott Morrison's Budget missed the mark in setting superannuation policies right, proving they cannot be trusted with more than $2.1 trillion in assets, according to the Federal Opposition.

Financial dispute authorities combined for 'one-stop-shop'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
Three separate financial services dispute resolution services will be combined and replaced by a 'one-stop-shop' to establish a simpler, more accessible and more affordable process for consumers.

Tax relief for merging super funds extended

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
Tax relief for merging superannuation funds will be extended until 1 July 2020 in an effort to minimise barriers to sector consolidation.

Tax breaks delivered to first home buyers

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
First home buyers will be given greater opportunities to own their own home under a new savings plan in the 2017 Federal Budget.

Government puts stopper on Future Fund drawdowns

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAY 2017
The Federal Government has said drawdowns from the Future Fund will not commence in 2020-21 in order to preserve returns.

Super associations unite to warn against 'political panel'

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2017
Industry associations across financial services have warned against the introduction of a government-appointed panel to select the eligibility of superannuation products for employer or employee choice.