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Superannuation

Tasplan and RBF merger confirmed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2016
The Tasplan and RBF Tasmanian Accumulation Scheme successor fund transfer will go ahead following support from the Tasmanian government.

Property and infrastructure steer REST into positive territory

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JUL 2016
REST industry Super has delivered positive end of financial year results despite volatile global markets, a result the fund attributed to long term investments in property and infrastructure.

Challenger finalises partnerships with three super funds

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 19 JUL 2016
Challenger is finalising partnerships with three industry super funds to launch annuity products on each.

NAB merger creates largest retail super fund

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2016
NAB has merged five of its super funds into one, creating the largest retail fund in the country.

Mercer wins new super partnership

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2016
Wealth management firm Mercer recently won a superannuation partnership with one of Australia's largest mining services companies, adding about 4000 new members to the Mercer Super Trust.

Fee and return disclosures influence retirement choice

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 14 JUL 2016
A group of researchers have developed strategies to advance superannuation member engagement with retirement plan choices, particularly focusing on fee and return disclosures.

AustralianSuper hits the $100bn mark

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2016
AustralianSuper's retirement funds under management have reached $100 billion for the first time.

Vision Super looks for admin partners

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 11 JUL 2016
Vision Super is positioning itself as a potential partner with other superannuation funds interested in combining administration capabilities as an alternative to outsourcing large administration groups.

UniSuper reflects on investment highs and lows

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
UniSuper has called out its active management investment strategies during a tumultuous financial year that included several highs and lows in the process of attempting to deliver substantial member returns.

ASFA backs super boost pledge

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 8 JUL 2016
Several superannuation industry heavyweights are throwing support behind an ASFA and Money magazine initiative aiming to better connect Australians with their super.