Industry super fund LUCRF Super has announced it is the first investor in ME Bank’s new Super Cash Management Account.
The ME Bank investment product operates within the government guarantee on deposits and provides a superior cash return, and is designed to maximise income for superannuation funds with minimal risk, according to LUCRF.
LUCRF Super chief executive Greg Sword said the ME Bank Super Cash Management Account is a positive step forward and creates a welcome layer of competition within the banking industry.
“We are proud to be the first investor in this new product as it complements our diversified investment strategy to provide growth and financial security for our superannuation and pension members. LUCRF views this decision as an ongoing commitment to ME Bank,” Sword said.
The super fund’s Future Saver High Growth option delivered an 11.9 per cent return for the financial year 2024–25, on the back of a diversified portfolio and actively managed investment strategy.
HESTA has delivered a 10.18 per cent return for its MySuper Balanced Growth option in the 2024–25 financial year, marking the third consecutive year of returns above 9 per cent for the $80 billion industry fund’s default investment strategy.
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Strong performance across domestic equities and infrastructure assets has seen the fund achieve solid returns for the 2024-25 financial year.