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Superannuation

NZ Super fund kicks out companies

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 13 DEC 2012
Three construction companies have been kicked out of the $20 billion New Zealand Superannuation Fund's investment portfolio for allegedly breaking international laws in Palestine.

HOSTPLUS consortium wins Destination Sydney bid

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2012
The HOSTPLUS industry superannuation fund has won the bid to deliver Sydney's new convention, exhibition and entertainment precinct (SICEEP).

SPAA welcomes Gov's tick of approval

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 DEC 2012
A representative body for self managed superannuation fund professionals has welcomed a federal government decision to recognise its fund auditing qualification as a win for professionalism

Make super review your New Year's resolution

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012
Take advantage of the seasonal break to review your superannuation strategy, says MLC.

One-stop admin and investment shops target SMSFs

MARK STORY  |  TUESDAY, 11 DEC 2012
Major players in equities, cash and other debt instruments - notably large fund managers and major banks - are well positioned to aggressively move into the SMSF fund administration space currently dominated by accountants, according to Chris Lumby head ...

Cbus and HESTA take out top AIST awards

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 7 DEC 2012
Cbus super and HESTA have taken out the top two honours at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) 2012 Awards for Excellence.

NZ Super Fund named world's most innovative

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012
The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has been named the world's most innovative sovereign fund.

Super fund contribs down a third in June quarter

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 6 DEC 2012
In a significant reversal from the recovery experienced in the 12 months to the June quarter, data released by the Financial Services Council reveals a substantial fall in contributions to superannuation funds during the September quarter of 2012.

Super fund returns dip back below double-digits

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012
Super fund 12 month rolling returns have dipped back below double digits, but at 8.3% (31 October) are still twice the term deposit benchmark.

LGS wins Best Green Super Fund Award

MARK STORY  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 DEC 2012
Industry leader in responsible investment, Local Government Super (LGS) took home the Best Green Super Fund for 2013 at this year's Money Magazine 'Best of the Best' awards.