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Superannuation

Sunsuper eyes CitiStreet Australia

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2008
The $13 billion industry fund Sunsuper has unveilled plans to buy superannuation fund administration business CSA Retirement Services, formerly known as CitiStreet Australia.

Gamers target lost super

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2008
Chasing cats and avoiding wombats all in a bid to find lost superannuation is part of AUSfund's campaign to get more people to consider finding their lost retirement savings.

AustSuper stays cautious

RUTH LIEW  |  THURSDAY, 16 OCT 2008
The $28 billion industry fund AustralianSuper has raised its allocation to cash and global bonds as it seeks shelter from volatile markets.

UN staff pension in "safe" hands

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2008
The $45 billion United Nations Joint Staff Pension fund (UNJSPF) chief executive has emphasised the fund is well positioned to meet benefit payments in a bid to allay growing member fears.

Perpetual seeks SMSF leadership role

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2008
Perpetual is striving for a leadership position in the Self Managed Super Fund (SMSF) sector to prevent over-regulation and ensure trustees can access the right information fresh after purchasing SMSF administration firm, smartsuper.

NGSS CEO wins Wharton prize

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2008
The chief executive of $2.65 billion NGS Super, Anthony Rodwell-Ball has been awarded the inaugural FEAL Wharton Scholarship.

First State Super joins UN PRI

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 10 OCT 2008
First State Superannuation Scheme, representing more than $15.4 billion in funds under management, signed the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UN PRI).

Sunsuper's new service nets 270 members

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2008
Nearly 270 members have joined Sunsuper using its new online service in just a week.

AMP wins $42m SRI mandate

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
The $450 million industry fund Christian Super has appointed AMP with a $42 million Australian Equities mandate.

DB back in vogue: Equipsuper

RUTH LIEW  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
Volatile markets and negative returns have turned investors off accumulation schemes towards defined benefits, said Equipsuper.