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Superannuation

Strong leadership essential to face superannuation challenges

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  THURSDAY, 10 NOV 2011
Professionals in the superannuation industry need to take the lead in guiding the public through the challenges currently facing the sector, delegates at the 2011 ASFA conference heard.

Forum: Women driving change

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2011
Cracks are showing in the so-called glass ceiling that keeps women from rising up the corporate ladder, but there is still a long way to go.

ASFA recognises super industry's best marcomms campaigns

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 NOV 2011
The superannuation industry's best marketing and communications campaigns were honoured this morning at the ASFA 2011 Communications Awards presentation in Brisbane.

Illiquid assets boost returns: APRA

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 8 NOV 2011
Illiquid investments are favoured by not-for-profit funds with strong cash flows and when such assets are managed properly they result in higher investment returns, reveals new research from superannuation regulator APRA.

AustralianSuper gives Alphinity $400+ million mandate

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 7 NOV 2011
New boutique investment manager, Alphinity Investment Management, has landed an Australian equities mandate from AustralianSuper valued at over $400 million.

Union members an industry fund minority

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
There are three times as many people in industry funds as there are union members, showing that industry funds should no longer be identified as union superannuation funds

SelectingSuper celebrates super powers

RACHEL DAVIS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
Telstra Super, AustralianSuper and Rest were among the winners at this year's SelectingSuper Awards which recognises Australia's top superannuation funds.

MySuper legislation introduced

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 4 NOV 2011
The superannuation system revamp continues with the introduction of legislation that will pave the way for MySuper.

SG Bill enters parliament with strong support

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 NOV 2011
The Superannuation Guarantee (Administration) Amendment Bill has entered the House of Representatives today with the support of associations and government, with Minister Shorten introducing the abolishment of the age limit.

Prime Super to provide mezzanine finance facility

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
Prime Super has expanded its asset portfolio after acquiring a $25.5 million mezzanine finance facility in a deal negotiated by Access Capital Advisers.