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Superannuation

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.

CIO and COO award nominations now open

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2012
Following on from the 2012 inaugural Superannuation Industry awards for Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO), La Trobe Financial has announced that nominations for the 2013 Awards are now officially open.

More risk checks needed for super fund equities

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 4 DEC 2012
Australian superannuation funds should increase their modeling of liquidity risk of their large cap equities at the manager and portfolio level, said a senior consultant.

Give super fund directors more time: Gonski

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2012
Future Fund chairman David Gonski is diametrically opposed to frequent re-election of superannuation fund directors.

Aust Post streamlines Super payments for SMEs

MARK STORY  |  MONDAY, 3 DEC 2012
Australia Post is about to become the country's first retail network to accept superannuation payments from small businesses (SMEs) for all staff.

MySuper tranche three clears House of Reps

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 30 NOV 2012
Tranche three of the Government's MySuper legislation has passed with complete support through the House of Representatives, on the last sitting day for the year.

Fund budget surplus with cuts to super tax breaks: Treasury

MARK STORY  |  THURSDAY, 29 NOV 2012
If the Gillard government is serious about delivering a budget surplus then it needs to take a razor to super-annuation tax breaks that favour a chosen few.