Superannuation survey reveals need for new digital tools
Survey results show super funds need to embrace technology, communicate clearly and listen to their members.
Victorian lockdown fails to stop super extending gains
The recovery in superannuation continued through August as funds posted their fifth consecutive month of gains.
Fees drop after super mergers
Superannuation mergers have led to a considerable reduction in fees, according to research company Rainmaker Information.
Analysts predict 60 per cent decline in super funds
The pace of mergers in the super sector will continue to rise over the next two years and the coming decade will see a 60 per cent fall in the number of funds, according to a KPMG report.
Super an ‘inefficient monster’ says economist as funds lift fees
As funds defend fee rises, senior economist and government minister go on the attack.
Super comparison tool urgently needed: watchdog
Government must produce an online super comparison tool on a user-friendly website, says watchdog.
Is your super fund breaking the law?
New super laws coming into effect on 1 July 2019 to safeguard your super from duplicate fees and insurance policies should protect your retirement savings.
Less red tape, greater flexibility in new super rules
Greater flexibility and less red tape touted as key reasons behind the Federal Government’s decision to expand the number of members allowed in a self-managed super fund.
How to ensure your super fund is fighting fit
According to research provider SuperRatings, Australia’s superannuation funds are on track to deliver double digit returns for 2017, in what is being called an early Christmas present for investors.
The Rainmaker SelectingSuper Super Fund of the Year
Financial information service Rainmaker Information and independent superannuation consultancy firm SelectingSuper have announced the winners of the Super Fund of the Year Awards for 2017.
Post GFC bull market delivers massive super fund windfalls
The GFC stripped many retirees of savings and earnings, but Australia’s top super funds have bounced back in phenomenal fashion, benefitting from the longest ‘bull rally’ since the late 40s.
Latest APRA figures reveal industry super funds are still the best
Official figures released this week reveal the performance gap between industry and retail superannuation funds is widening.
