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Superannuation

Simple advice at GESB

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 OCT 2009
WA-based super fund GESB has launched a free Simple Advice service to boost its financial planning services to its 310,000 members.

PSS reduces premiums

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2009
The Public Sector Superannuation Scheme has reduced the premiums of its additional death and invalidity cover.

GESB pay rise didn't happen: Chairman

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2009
Following the political storm that erupted in WA last week after reports about the pay rise of GESB's chief executive, a statement issued by the fund's chairman has advised that no pay rise was granted last year.

Industry funds not undermining confidence: ISN

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 6 OCT 2009
Complaints by the retail fund sector that the industry fund campaign is undermining confidence in superannuation and advice have been rejected by the Industry Superannuation Network.

Financial Standard finalist in ACSI Media Award

Financial Standard journalist Michael Hobbs was the runner-up at this year's Australian Council of Super Investors (ACSI) Media Award, an award that recognises outstanding work on reporting corporate governance issues.

More ATMs for SuperVantage users

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 2 OCT 2009
Vision Super-backed SuperVantage Account holders can now access their five free monthly ATM transactions across any rediATM or NAB machines throughout Australia.

Today is the International Day of Older Persons

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 1 OCT 2009
By lunchtime today Australia's population is expected to break through 22 million, there are 2.7 million Australians over the age of 65 and today is the International Day of Older Persons.

Super fund exec pay under fire

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2009
With shareholders in revolt about excessive remuneration pay of listed companies despite the market fallout, the focus is now on the remuneration pay of super fund executives, with WA Treasurer Troy Buswell reportedly attempting to block the chief exec ...

APRA stresses super client burden

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2009
John Trowbridge, executive member at Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), has highlighted the pressure group insurers are under to attain and keep contracts with large super funds.

BUSS(Q) seeks Asian exposure

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 SEP 2009
The $1.5 billion BUSS(Q) is looking to award a $30 million Asia ex-Japan mandate, and has terminated investments with QIC, Dexion, Warakirri Asset Management and Morgan Stanley.