Mercer has retained a key superannuation administration mandate – that of industry fund, Media Super.
Media Super is understood to have opted to continue with Mercer as its administrator following a review of its requirements and a receipt of expressions of interest.
It is understood the renewed mandate has been extended to include the Mercer Multi-Manager Funds within Media Super’s International Share investments, valued at $1.25 billion.
APRA’s latest data has revealed that superannuation funds spent $1.3 billion on advice fees, with the vast majority sent to external financial advisers.
Cbus Super has unveiled Advice Essentials Plus, a new service offering affordable financial advice to both members and their partners.
The fund has launched a new tool to help deliver personalised financial education and digital personal advice to eligible members.
The QAR lead reviewer has told a Senate committee that the government’s demands of super funds conflict with their original purpose.