Features

26 November

Features

When two become one

With dozens of mergers having already taken place, the industry is starting to find it has a refined, formulaic

KPMG’s Adam Gee looks at the new superannuation fund players to enter the market but questions whether their emergence represents the start of a new era.

13 November

Features

Administrating through a pandemic

With just weeks given to superannuation funds to build processes for the early release of super scheme, much of

A range of factors have given rise to a significant increase in the competitive tensions in the Australian custody industry and, as Mike Taylor reports, much of the competition is being generated by changing super fund requirements.

17 April

Features

RBC’s exit causes ongoing ripples in the Australian custody market

The Australian custody market continues to be as competitive and dynamic as ever, with the announced exit of RBC

2022-05-31 14:00:00

Knowledge Centre

Engagement, education, & supporting super members.

While the value of insurance in superannuation continues to be scrutinised, AIA Australia contends that engagement and education are key to balancing sustainability, suitability, and affordability for members.

AIA

1 November

Features

Ethical and responsible funds fail to beat mainstream funds in the short term

Ethical and responsible super funds have only performed as well as mainstream super funds over 10 years, FE

1 November

Features

Lessons but few precedents from APRA’s loss to IOOF

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has a number of lessons to learn from its failed Federal Court

30 August

Features

18 months of data reveals what Best in Show looks like

Super Review has utilised FE/Fundinfo’s quantitative data to reveal just how problematic the Productivity

30 August

Features

Technology fund leads returns

FE/Fundinfo data has revealed that the top performing super fund over the last three years has been a technology

30 August

Features

Did super fund member communications pass the PYS stress test

Superannuation funds and insurers have faced one of their greatest ever tests because of the Government’s

12 July

Features

Solving the member engagement puzzle

Superannuation fund members are amongst the most disengaged investors in the world. Yet for the health of both the

11 July

Features

Rating the superannuation consultants

Superannuation funds turn to consultants for everything from asset allocation to tender advice. Which firms

8 July

Features

Post-retirement income policy ripe for change

In the aftermath of the Federal Election, with the Productivity Commission final report still very much on the

30 May

Features

Standing guard

As the superannuation industry undergoes a period of technological and regulatory change, custodians are looking

Colonial First State is maintaining its argument that all APRA-approved MySuper products should be capable of selection as default funds.

30 May

Features

Return of the Coalition spells return of the default debate

The re-election of the Morrison Coalition Government will bring with it a resumption of pressure for changes to

11 March

Features

Mid-size funds come out on top

Hannah Wootton explains the methodology behind the Super Fund Crown Ratings, finding that it’s unsurprising it’s

11 March

Features

Has group insurance dodged a legislative bullet?

Mike Taylor asks whether the rapid approach of the Federal Election has ensured that the superannuation and

11 March

Features

When the virtues of capital preservation win the crown

Super Review and its parent company, FE have broken new ground by identifying which superannuation funds have made

11 March

Features

Digging under the administration engine

While most superannuation fund members may not know what administration providers do, most super funds couldn’t

5 July

Features

Surviving in an evolving administration climate

Hannah Wootton writes that in a changing administration landscape, outsourced providers need to embrace technology

8 March

Features

Assessing the fallout: Repercussions of the SMSF reforms

As the Government’s reforms to the SMSF space finally settle, Hannah Wootton explores the changes that may be

6 March

Features

Group consolidation has not lessened competition

Mike Taylor writes that despite the mergers and acquisitions that have changed the face of the group life market,

6 March

Features

Why the code is still a work in progress

Mike Taylor writes that the while many superannuation funds will sign up to commit to the Insurance inside

23 October

Features

Administration – choosing the component parts

Superannuation funds are increasingly looking to take greater control of their relationships with members and, as

23 October

Features

Scale is not just about size when it comes to mergers

While sub-scale funds have been targeted for mergers, Jassmyn Goh writes that if they have efficiency and can

5 September

Features

Technology, platforms are key to post-retirement product delivery

As the consultation process around the delivery of comprehensive income products in retirement continues, Mike

Market Insights

Engagement, education, & supporting super members.

1 June 2022

GP

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OknFD

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Budget changes fall short of objectives 2 months 2 weeks ago

ay

What a surprise. Get out of Super you meddling incompetent fools.

Problems loom for conservative choice products in performance tests 3 months 3 weeks ago

Dave Peckitt

Hi do you have any info on financial planners in perth? I'm looking to consolidate my super...

Six superannuation consultancies prove stand outs 2 years 11 months ago

Anonymous

This is the most ill informed comment I have ever seen. Why on earth would you think Superannuation...

We aren’t anyone’s secretariat says AustralianSuper 1 year 10 months ago

Axl

That's 'toe the party line'.

We aren’t anyone’s secretariat says AustralianSuper 1 year 11 months ago

Features

When two become one

Administrating through a pandemic

RBC’s exit causes ongoing ripples in the Australian custody market

Engagement, education, & supporting super members.

Ethical and responsible funds fail to beat mainstream funds in the short term

Lessons but few precedents from APRA’s loss to IOOF

18 months of data reveals what Best in Show looks like

Technology fund leads returns

Did super fund member communications pass the PYS stress test

Solving the member engagement puzzle

Rating the superannuation consultants

Post-retirement income policy ripe for change

Standing guard

Return of the Coalition spells return of the default debate

Mid-size funds come out on top

Has group insurance dodged a legislative bullet?

When the virtues of capital preservation win the crown

Digging under the administration engine

Surviving in an evolving administration climate

Assessing the fallout: Repercussions of the SMSF reforms

Group consolidation has not lessened competition

Why the code is still a work in progress

Administration – choosing the component parts

Scale is not just about size when it comes to mergers

Technology, platforms are key to post-retirement product delivery

Engagement, education, & supporting super members.

GP

OknFD

ay

Dave Peckitt

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