Commissions only part of cost equation

25 June 2009 | New research from the Heron Partnership reveals that cutting commissions will only go a part of the way towards reducing underlying superannuation costs.

CFS Euro Paper Program geared for super funds

9 May 2007 | Colonial First State is expecting strong interest from institutional investors such as superannuation funds following its establishment of a US$1 billion Euro Commercial Paper Program for its Wholesale Geared Share Fund.

APRA flags lower levies in 2008-09

9 May 2007 | The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority expects to be able to reduce frontline supervision in the superannuation industry from 2008-09 – something that is likely to flow through to the level of levies imposed on funds.

UniSuper improves insurance offering

9 May 2007 | Big academics-based superannuation fund UniSuper has joined the growing list of funds to offer members an improved insurance office, promising an increase in the level of death and total and permanent disablement cover at no additional premium.