The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has authorised legalsuper for MySuper.
Chief executive, Andrew Proebstl said the fund would be ready to launch its new default product on 1 July.
"We are delighted to have obtained our MySuper licence and are pleased to be one of a small group of funds that have received this licence ahead of the 1 July 2013 start date for the new regime," he said.
"Members who are required to be transitioned into the new MySuper product will continue to benefit from the products and services that legalsuper delivers to those working in the Australian legal profession."
The $1.6 billion industry fund recently launched direct investment options for its members.
Australia’s second largest super fund has added thermal coal companies to its list of investment exclusions.
The fund has expanded its corporate superannuation solutions to partner with Australian businesses of all sizes.
The chief executive of Aware Super anticipates a significant shift in how ESG factors will influence portfolio values in the next six years, surpassing the changes witnessed in the past two decades.
In a recent statement, shadow assistant minister for home ownership and Liberal senator for NSW, Andrew Bragg, accused ‘big super’ of fabricating data attributed to the Reserve Bank of Australia to push their agenda.
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