Super funds deliver $400 billion windfall to members in 2021

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Super fund performance continued to recover over the second half of 2021, with results for the 2021 calendar year indicating member accounts are likely to receive a windfall of over... Read more continue reading

Challenger Survey Finds only 40% of super fund members expect a comfortable lifestyle in retirement

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Only 40 per cent of Australia’s superannuation fund members expect to have a comfortable or better lifestyle in retirement, according to a survey of over 3,000 super fund members aged... Read more continue reading

Super funds that invest responsibly bag greater market share, higher returns

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Super funds demonstrating leading practice responsible investment are taking a bigger share of the market and financially outperforming their peers, according to a new study from the Responsible Investment Association... Read more continue reading

Super funds on track to deliver double-digit returns for 2021

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October was another positive month for superannuation, as confidence was high, in anticipation of lockdowns lifting and the economy opening up further. According to SuperRatings’ data, the median balanced option... Read more continue reading

Retirement: Opportunity for financial advisers never greater; portfolio construction has never been tougher

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Capturing the retirement opportunity through the sheer demographic wave presents a sizeable opportunity for financial advisers; yet investing for optimal retirement outcomes and navigating the ‘triple threat’ to retirement portfolios... Read more continue reading

Super funds post a solid quarter despite September weakness

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Super funds experienced their first negative month in a year with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) losing 1% in September as share markets retreated. Despite... Read more continue reading

ATO to provide super details in family law property matters

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An amendment bill has now been introduced into Parliament to permit the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to provide details about the superannuation accounts of a party to a Family Law... Read more continue reading

A new financial year… and the beat goes on

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Fresh from delivering a staggering 18% return for the 2020/21 financial year, super funds got off to a bright start to the new financial year with the median growth fund... Read more continue reading

Best interest now best financial interests

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Previously, trustees of self managed superannuation funds were required to perform their duties and exercise their powers in the best interests of the beneficiaries of the fund. This requirement was... Read more continue reading

‘Green’ super could halve Australia’s entire household carbon footprint

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Australia’s original climate-friendly super fund manager, Australian Ethical and Zali Steggall OAM are urging Australians to open their eyes to the power of their super, after new calculations revealed Australians... Read more continue reading