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

More Australians engaging with super to secure retirement savings impacted by COVID-19

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More Australians are engaging with their superannuation and are positive about new increases to the Super Guarantee (SG) and higher contribution caps. However, the COVID-19 pandemic is causing uncertainty around... Read more continue reading

Behaving badly – could our decision-making flaws undermine the consumer protection intent of recent superannuation changes?

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It is widely accepted that consumer financial protection is important not only to protect consumers but also for the stability of the financial system. Whilst the major knowledge asymmetry that... Read more continue reading

Super funds post a stunning 18% gain – the second highest return ever

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Super funds have delivered their strongest financial year result in 24 years, with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) returning a stunning 18% for FY21. This... Read more continue reading

‘Sufficient income for life’ the new retirement paradigm

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In a major update on their research-based approach to retirement income portfolio construction, leading active equity investment manager Martin Currie Australia reaffirms that retirees need to rethink the use of... Read more continue reading

UniSuper hits $100b as it opens to all Australians

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UniSuper, Australia’s fifth largest superannuation fund, surpasses $100 billion in funds under management as it officially opens to new members outside the higher education and research sector, giving more people... Read more continue reading

Superannuation changes from 1 July set to boost retirement savings of millions of Australians

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Leading superannuation provider Colonial First State is encouraging Australians to make the most of the 1 July changes to super, saying the planned super guarantee (SG) increases as well as... Read more continue reading

Super funds deliver over $300 billion to members in FY2021

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Super funds set to finish the financial year on a high SuperRatings has released preliminary performance figures for superannuation fund performance for the period to 30 June 2021, with member... Read more continue reading