Early super access desirable for over half of Australians

Over half of Australians would access their super early if they could in the current cost-of-living crisis, much like the early access observed during the pandemic, according to research.

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FHSS legislation passes to address scheme’s pain points

The government has passed legislation improving the efficiency of the First Home Super Saver Scheme.

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ART expands sustainable investment team with WTW hire

Australian Retirement Trust has appointed a sustainable investment portfolio manager, who joins after more than 20 years at consultancy WTW.

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Two major super funds urged to reconsider Woodside investments

Two funds are being called out for failing to divest from Australia’s largest oil and gas company, resulting in undermining their own climate commitments and potentially toeing the line of greenwashing.

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Positive super returns streak comes to a halt

Super funds returns have wavered from the strong momentum going into the new financial year, delivering a median balanced return of -0.1 per cent in August after a 1.5 per cent return in July.

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SuperConcepts appoints technical services GM

The SMSF administration provider has appointed Craig Stone as general manager of quality and technical services, underpinning the firm’s ongoing growth story.

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Finance firms should roll out the red carpet for female interns

If female school or university students volunteer for work experience in finance, organisations have a “

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The Aussie funds in this year’s Global Top 300

Merger activity in the Australian superannuation industry means the country has 16 funds included in the top 300 global pension funds, according to WTW, including two new entrants this year.

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Funds SA appoints new CEO

After a seven-month search for a new chief executive, the $40 billion investment corporation owned by the Government of South Australia has announced a new CEO.

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ASIC sues AustralianSuper over 90k multiple member accounts

ASIC has sued the trustee of AustralianSuper, alleging failures by the fund to address 90,000 multiple member accounts for a decade at a cost to members of $69 million.

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