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18 May 2017 • By • 1 min read

Super funds post positive returns in April

Superannuation funds continued their gains in April, with the median growth fund returning 1.5 per cent for the month, according to Chant ...

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Budget poses admin headache for super funds

The First Home Super Saver Scheme contained in Tuesday’s federal budget could create administration problems for superannuation funds, says ASFA

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FSC rails against 'rust belt view' of super

Both sides of the retail/industry superannuation divide have argued their case on default super in front of the Productivity Commission this week

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ASIC stifling fee reductions: Rice Warner

The introduction of new disclosure rules for super funds could inadvertently halt the downward trend in fees towards 1 per cent, says Rice Warner

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IFM Investors wins Tasplan mandate

IFM Investors has won a $670 million investment mandate from superannuation fund Tasplan. The active equities mandate will be managed by IFM ...

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Pre-retirees being ‘sandwiched’, warns REST

Older working Australians are not only more likely to enter retirement with high levels of debt, they are also under pressure to provide financial ...

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Legalsuper launches guaranteed income products

Legalsuper has made Challenger's annuity products to its members as it seeks to implement the recommendations of the Financial System Inquiry

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Labor vows to stop SMSF borrowing

Labor has promised to ban direct borrowing by SMSFs as part of a new housing affordability package released on Friday. Labor's proposal to ban ...

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Equity markets boost super fund returns

Solid performance in the Australian equity market over the March quarter has supported superannuation fund returns, according to Chant West

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First State Super acquires NSW land registry

First State Super is part of a consortium that has purchased the NSW government’s land title registry service for $2.6 billion. NSW Premier Gladys ...

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