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Superannuation

Vision Super remains hopeful on Equip merger

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 JUN 2011
Vision Super is confident that its merger with Equipsuper will still go ahead, despite fears that it was off after negotiations between the two hit some union hurdles, as reported by Financial Standard on May 26.

UniSuper keen to boost after-tax returns

MATT WOODINGTON  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2011
UniSuper is looking to increase member returns by appointing GBST to provide after-tax benchmarking solutions to assess fund manager performance.

StatewideSuper to merge with Local Super

ALISON BEVEGE  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2011
Industry fund StatewideSuper is to merge with smaller fund Local Super in a deal that would create a $4 billion entity, covering 160,000 members of the state's work force.

BT Super dangles $20,000 carrot

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 30 MAY 2011
BT Super for Life has upped the ante to attract new members by offering four cash prizes of up to $20,000 for switching to and contributing to a BT Super for Life account.

Super insurance simplified for funds

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
Superannuation industry organisations have welcomed new legislation that makes it easier for super funds to claim tax deductions for the cost of total and permanent disability insurance provided to members.

Bentham wins $350 million mandate

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
Specialist global credit investment managers Bentham Asset Management have won a major new mandate from AustralianSuper worth $350 million.

Telstra Super slash fees

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2011
Telstra Super to cut retail member fees by two-thirds in the new financial year as the fund continues its campaign to broaden member benefits.

Equip and Vision merger in doubt

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 26 MAY 2011
The merger between Equipsuper and Vision Super appears to be off, after negotiations hit an unexpected hurdle yesterday.

Sunsuper adds fireworks to marketing push

MATT WOODINGTON  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 MAY 2011
In line with its strategy to raise brand awareness, Sunsuper has signed up as the naming rights sponsor of Riverfire, the fireworks spectacular to announce the opening of the Brisbane Festival in September.

Hyperion scoops $600m mandate

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 24 MAY 2011
Boutique Australian equities manager Hyperion Asset Management has won a substantial new mandate in what is regarded as a major success for the quality investor.