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Superannuation

ISN welcomes new National Infrastructure Plan

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2013
The Industry Super Network (ISN) has welcomed the release of Infrastructure Australia's National Infrastructure Plan, saying it will increase private investment opportunities in infrastructure - in particular for industry superannuation funds.

LUCRF Super extends Community Partnership Trust to SA

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 JUL 2013
Australia's first industry super fund, LUCRF Super has launched its LUCRF Community Partnership Trust in South Australia.

WA Local Super gets MySuper licence

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
WA Local Super has become the first Western Australia-based super fund to be awarded its MySuper licence.

Super industry leaders weigh up Rudd's new cabinet

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
Following the announcement of Prime Minister Kevin Rudd's new cabinet yesterday, Shadow Minister for Financial Services and Superannuation Mathias Cormann claimed Rudd was "downgrading" the superannuation portfolio.

First State Super launches rebrand

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
Health Super will sit under the First State Super brand name, following a transition period after its 2011 merger with the fund.

Pioneer Capital awarded New Zealand Super mandate

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has awarded a NZ$40 million mandate to Auckland-based Pioneer Capital for a new expansion capital fund.

Super set for best year since 2007

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 2 JUL 2013
The recovery in super fund returns that continued apace in the year to May 2013 points to 2012/13 being the best returns year since 2007.

ECT relief should apply to non-concessional contributions: SPAA

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2013
Amendments to the excess contributions tax (ECT) should be extended to include non-concessional contributions, according to SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) chief executive Andrea Slattery.

VicSuper signs admin software deal with Bravura

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2013
VicSuper has expanded its contract with Bravura Solutions for the use of its administration software Sonata, and ePass, its online superannuation portal for members and employers.

New Treasurer Bowen takes control of financial services and super

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 1 JUL 2013
Chris Bowen will take over responsibility for the financial services and superannuation portfolio from Bill Shorten, as part of his responsibilities as treasurer.