superannuation funds

Superannuation

Major consultancy KPMG is predicting a 60% decline in the number of superannuation funds, with industry funds consolidating faster than their retail counterparts. ...

Superannuation

Greater flexibility and freedoms within governance structures will allow superannuation funds to respond quicker and more effectively in unexpected times, according to St...

Superannuation

Superannuation funds believe that while they may not be ultimately responsible for frauds committed under the Government’s hardship early release scheme their members wil...

Superannuation

Smaller superannuation funds should be considering mergers or heading for the exit, according to a new report which suggests Australia’s optimal number of funds is 15, do...

Insurance

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed the Government’s recognition of members’ insurance decisions in successor fund transfers. ...

Financial advice

Advice ‘modules’ will help members to seek advice as going through a full comprehensive advice process for superannuation members for the first time is throwing them in t...

Institutional investment

The industry superannuation funds which are shareholders in ME Bank have never received a dividend from its operations....

Superannuation

Sunsuper, Hostplus and REST have paid members eligible for the early access to super less than the average payment of $7,629. ...

Superannuation

Superannuation funds with direct investment options require shares to be sold before monies can be transferred to member bank accounts, according to Hostplus. ...

Superannuation

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has welcomed the deferral of the Royal Commission implementation which will allow the super industry to focus on earl...

Superannuation

Rising unemployment, fall in wages, cuts and delays to dividends could put more pressure on superannuation funds’ investible flows, according to Crestone Wealth Managemen...

Superannuation

The worst-performing fund lost 13.8% compared to the sector average loss of 8.5% during the first quarter of the year, according to data....

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Grant Banner

From my perspective, 40- 50% of people are likely going to be deeply unhappy about how long they actually live. ...

11 months ago
Kevin Gorman

Super director remuneration ...

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Anthony Asher

No doubt true, but most of it is still because over 45’s have been upgrading their houses with 30 year mortgages. Money ...

11 months 1 week ago

Jim Chalmers has defended changes to the Future Fund’s mandate, referring to himself as a “big supporter” of the sovereign wealth fund, amid fierce opposition from the Co...

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Demand from institutional investors was the main driver of growth in Australia’s responsible investment (RI) market in 2023, as the industry continued to gain momentum....

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In a new review of the country’s largest fund, a research house says it’s well placed to deliver attractive returns despite challenges....

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