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Superannuation

Telstra Super members gain rebate

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2009
Almost 30,000 Telstra Super members will receive a rebate on their group insurance premiums after lower than expected claim levels with the fund's insurer, TOWER Australia over the past three years.

Options for retiring SMSF trustees

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 6 FEB 2009
A growing number of self managed super funds (SMSFs) could soon convert into Small APRA Funds (SAFs) in tandem with longevity issues facing SMSF trustees.

Contributions, efficiencies still matter

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2009
Fund losses due to the GFC might reinforce the importance of consistent investment returns, but it's crucial to lift long term contribution rates and make the superannuation system as efficient as possible.

RARE wins $10m mandate

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2009
The $1 billion industry super fund AvSuper has appointed RARE Infrastructure with a $10 million mandate.

LUCRF lowers pension fees

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 5 FEB 2009
The $2.4 billion LUCRF Super has slashed its fees for all its pension members from 0.9 per cent to as low as 0.2 per cent.

VicSuper and HESTA champion ESG

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2009
Two of Australia's largest superannuation funds with over $18 billion in assets under management are joining forces to launch an environmental, social and governance research initiative.

Industry unites for super message

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 FEB 2009
With the public set to receive their super statements next month, nine financial services industry bodies made the unprecedented move to join forces and deliver a single message to investors and retirees.

UK govt to introduce personal accounts scheme

COMPANY RELEASE  |  TUESDAY, 3 FEB 2009
London-based Datamonitor is urging pension providers to talk to existing clients about the impact of the impending Personal Accounts legislation.

Future Fund posts 6pc loss

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 2 FEB 2009
The Federal Government's Future Fund suffered a 5.86 per cent loss for the quarter and reduced its $31 billion cash holding by 10 per cent, according to its latest portfolio update.

Cycling for charity: Quadrant

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2009
Are you up for a 100km bicycle ride from Port Arthur to Hobart to help young people with problems kick their addictions? For Quadrant Super, riding for charity is a breeze.