Superannuation fund mergersBY SIMON HADDY | VOLUME 12, ISSUE 4 On 1 July 2020, First State Super and VicSuper merged to become Australia's second largest superannuation fund, managing $125 billion in savings on behalf of more than 1.1 ... Get articles like this delivered to your email - Sign up for the free weekly newsletter  More Articles |
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Actuaries Institute proposes new performance test measure
The Actuaries Institute has proposed revising the annual superannuation performance test, so it better aligns trustees' investments with the best financial interests of members.
OneSuper to take on more super products
Following on from the news that it would now be home to Spaceship Super, OneSuper will further bolster its funds under management through the transfer of another sub-plan, home to several super products.
Australians need $1.6m for comfortable retirement: Survey
Australians believe they need $1.6 million to be financially comfortable in retirement, a new survey from Colonial First State (CFS) finds, but they cannot agree on what living comfortably looks like.
Vanguard backs current performance test
Vanguard has endorsed the current performance test methodology in a submission to Treasury, championing its effectiveness in eliminating underperforming investment options and improving member outcomes.
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DEANNE STEWART
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AWARE SUPER
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
AWARE SUPER
Aware Super has marked its expansion into Europe with the grand opening of its London office.
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Evolving TPD to better support superannuation members
Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) insurance in super provides an important financial safety net for those who need to claim. But there's a significant ...
Retirement income: what can super funds learn from advisors?
The industry's focus on delivering Australians income for a dignified retirement is heartening. Treasury is presently garnering feedback on the opportunities ...
Insights from APRA's 2022/23 superannuation bulletin
You have probably seen the headlines-$3.6 trillion total assets under management on 30 June 2023, which represents 140% of GDP. It was only 12 years ago ...
Transfer balance cap from 1 July - advice implications for clients
Last week (31 January) the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) released the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the December 2023 quarter confirming the ...
