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Superannuation

ATO reveals dip in number of new SMSFs

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 28 MAY 2013
The growth of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) slowed significantly in the first quarter of 2013, according to figures released by the Australian Tax Office (ATO).

Retirement platforms to become the new battleground

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013
Retirement is set to become the biggest segment of the platform market, according to Rainmaker's latest set of superannuation funds under management (FUM) projections for 2012 to 2033.

Super funds need low volatility shares for pension portfolios

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013
Superannuation members in the post-retirement phase should have exposure to lower volatility, income paying stocks, according to Investors Mutual investment director Anton Tagliaferro.

Liquidity concerns push CSC to change target allocation

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 27 MAY 2013
Commonwealth Super Corporation (CSC), trustee for the Public Sector Super Scheme, has made changes to its default option in response to the Stronger Super reforms that require improved operational risk reserves.

APRA delays collection of super reporting form

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 24 MAY 2013
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has delayed the collection of the Superannuation Reporting Form under the SuperStream reform.

Industry funds lead super growth in March quarter

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2013
Industry superannuation funds lead the superannuation industry growth during the March quarter, according to the latest quarterly report by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA).

Smartphone apps could increase super engagement

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 21 MAY 2013
Half of all members are not engaged with their superannuation, according to the latest research by CoreData.

Energy Super awards mandates to four managers

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013
Industry fund Energy Super has awarded $700 million worth of international equities mandates to four fund managers.

SPAA, Deloitte join calls for SG deferral rethink

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013
The SMSF Professionals' Association of Australia (SPAA) and consulting firm Deloitte have joined calls from other industry bodies to criticise the Coalition's plan to defer the increase to the Superannuation Guarantee (SG) by two years.

IFM wins $300m Cbus cash mandate

ALICE URIBE  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2013
Industry superannuation fund Cbus has awarded Industry Funds Management (IFM) with a $300 million cash mandate.