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Superannuation

The trillion dollar election question

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 10 AUG 2010
With the election less than two weeks away, a key super fund executive weighs in on how it plans to grow the fund regardless of who wins the race.

APRA warns on unlisted asset valuations

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2010
In a sign that unlisted valuations are still high on APRA's watch list, the regulator has written another letter to remind super fund trustees of the risks in unlisted investments and to watch their valuation practices.

AGEST chief exec steps down

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2010
The board of $3.7 billion super fund AGEST is on the hunt for a new chief executive after Michael Seton tendered his resignation to pursue new opportunities.

Trustees address 'young' elephant in the room

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
Credit unions and super funds share the common dilemma of how to best serve their younger stakeholders, and it's a risk that becomes more pressing as their Baby Boomer clients move on from 'saving for retirement' to 'spending their savings' phase.

One in four retail fund members to switch: CHOICE

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
One in four retail super fund members are considering switching to other super options because they are dissatisfied with the fees, customer service or investment options, CHOICE research found.

Strachan to head combined investment team

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
Michael Strachan, chief investment officer at Equipsuper, will be at the helm of the investment team of his super fund and Vision Super, as both funds prepare to merge.

SMSFs carry underlying key person risk: report

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
A new report has raised concerns about the structure of self managed super funds (SMSF) as trustees potentially become unable to adequately invest and administer their retirement savings as they get older.

AUSCOAL Super chief wins award

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 AUG 2010
Bruce Watson, the head of the super fund billed as one of the top 50 employers in Australia, was named the 2010 Fund Executive of the Year for his achievements in superannuation.

US reforms pave way for super investments

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2010
The Dodd-Frank reforms have opened up new private capital investment opportunities for Australian super funds, said David Hartley, chief investment officer of the $15 billion-plus Sunsuper.

Super, homes and savings a happy combo

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2010
Superannuation, bank savings and the family home are some of the key wealth factors linked to greater happiness among Australians, new research shows.