Super funds deliver stellar result for 2024

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Super funds posted a stellar 2024 result for their members with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) returning 11.4%, with higher risk portfolios faring even better.... Read more continue reading

Top performers revealed as super funds charge through 2024 with double digit returns

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Despite a post-Christmas stumble resulting in December returns falling into the red, it was full steam ahead for funds over 2024 with returns boosting member balances in 10 out of the... Read more continue reading

Double digit super fund returns a live possibility for CY24

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Super funds had a tremendous month in November with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 2.5% for the month, benefitting from buoyant share markets led... Read more continue reading

MFS Global Retirement Survey shows Australians more confident about retiring but expect to save more than planned

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Overall confidence in being able to retire has significantly risen in Australia, according to the 2024 MFS Global Retirement Survey. However, 75% of superannuation fund members agreed they needed to... Read more continue reading

HESTA welcomes improved access to early education and care

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We welcome the Prime Minister’s announcement on the removal of the Child Care Subsidy Activity Test and the introduction of a more universally accessible education and care system. HESTA has... Read more continue reading

Neo Super celebrates passage of legacy pension law, empowering SMSF Trustees

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Neo Super, Australia’s leading independent SMSF service provider, welcomes the passing of the Treasury Laws Amendment (Legacy Retirement Product Commutations and Reserves) Regulations 2024. The legislation, enacted on 7 December... Read more continue reading

Fund returns roll on toward strong full year result

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Returns bounced back in November following the subdued October return, led by the strong performance of international shares, particularly in the US, following the outcome of the US presidential election.... Read more continue reading

HESTA welcomes Objective of Super passage

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The passage of the Superannuation (Objective) Bill 2023 is an important milestone in the continued development of Australia’s world-leading retirement system. With our more than one million HESTA members in... Read more continue reading

Super funds flat in October but strong CY24 result on the horizon

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Super funds were flat in October with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 0.1% for the month. However, with share markets up in November so... Read more continue reading

Super funds need to make advice affordable for the “missing middle”

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Financial advice is crucial for retirement planning but often expensive and inaccessible, with the result that many Australians fall into the “missing middle” who require more than basic advice but... Read more continue reading