Super complaints excluded from AFCA’s updated compensation caps

The Australian Financial Complaints Authority has updated the monetary limits and compensation caps for the complaints it receives from January 2024 onwards, which notably exclude superannuation complaints.

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Millions of Australians lose by leaving savings in default MySuper funds

More than 5.2 million young Australians are missing out on higher superannuation returns by investing their retirement savings in default MySuper accounts, according to research from Innova Asset Management.

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Tech stocks bolster Hostplus’ ‘solid’ CY23 returns

Well-performing listed tech stocks were a key contributor to its calendar year 2023 returns, the fund told Super Review, as it shares its investment areas of interest for the year ahead.

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Former UniSuper CEO joins CSLR board

Kevin O’Sullivan, who served as chief executive at the $124 billion fund for eight years, is to commence immediately on the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort’s transitional board.

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Industry body warns super fund advice fee proposal ‘too narrow’

In its submission to Treasury, the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia has said the government’s proposed fee provisions are “too narrow” to be effective.

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Financial worries overshadowed by confidence in super

A recent survey of over 1,000 Australians has identified super as a source of comfort about their financial wellbeing in the future, even as millions currently grapple with the cost-of-living crisis.

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Deloitte’s Mason calls time on 40-year superannuation career

Well wishes have been pouring in for the superannuation veteran, who formally retired at the end of 2023 after more than four decades in the industry.

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Treasury unveils final policy design for climate reporting reforms

The Treasury has opened a consultation on the final policy design of corporate climate-related financial disclosure requirements, outlining what super funds will need to do.

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UniSuper head of fixed interest departs

Robert Hogg will be stepping down from his role at the $124 billion super fund to join an Australian fund manager as its new group CIO.

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HESTA announces double-digit return for 2023

The $77 billion fund has reported a double-digit annual return from its Balanced Growth investment option in 2023 and elaborated on how it plans to stay agile amid challenging market conditions.

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