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Superannuation

Unlisted assets hold value: BUSS(Q)

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 12 JAN 2009
Following the December 2008 revaluation of its unlisted assets portfolio, super fund BUSS(Q) reported better numbers in infrastructure and private equity but flat valuations in unlisted property.

Same super rules for same sex couples

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2008
The government has introduced new superannuation rules that will address what has long been viewed as discrimination against same-sex de facto couples when it came to death benefits.

Quadrant gives away $1000 rollover prize

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2008
Quadrant Superannuation is offering its members the chance to win $1000 if they roll over their super.

Divide super for members: Rainmaker

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2008
Australians should be separated into those that want a 'set and forget' fund and others that want a full service super solution to ensure members are in the appropriate fund, according to Alex Dunnin, Rainmaker Information director of research.

Members Equity gains Storm sponsorship

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 11 DEC 2008
Industry super fund owned, Members Equity Bank has scored a three-year advertising deal with the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club to develop its brand in Victoria.

Assist trustees, don't overregulate: AIST

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2008
Super funds could benefit from greater guidance on reporting expectations and a consistent reporting format across all regulators, according to Andrew Barr, Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees research and policy manager.

Infrastructure still key to returns

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 DEC 2008
Industry super funds' appetite for unlisted infrastructure assets will not wane despite the financial crisis because the sector's investment nature aligns closely with the funds' long term goals, said David Whiteley from the Industry Super Network.

Christian Super wins top sustainability gong

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2008
Christian Super has been named this year's Sustainable Super Fund of the Year.

Pensions deficit hits US firms

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2008
Mega US companies must reassess their risk management strategy and revise profit expectations after pension plans losses turn a $90 billion surplus into a $420 billion deficit, according to Mercer.

Right to choice must balance costs of choosing

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2008
Choice is important but not if it imposes too many administration costs or forces people who don't want to choose to make un-informed choices.