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Media Release: Super Funds on Track for Double-Digit 2021 Financial Year Performance

Super fund recovery maintains momentum May continues the recovery in superannuation with another month of steady performance figures, as confidence remained high despite lagging vaccinations and snap lockdowns. According to SuperRatings’ data, the median balanced option rose an estimated 1.1% in May, while the median growth option rose an estimated 1.3% and the median capital […]

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Media release: Budget takes important step towards universal coverage

With the recovery in superannuation looking increasingly secure, the focus in May was on the federal budget and some of the new measures to strengthen the system, including additional support to boost women’s retirement savings. This budget is the second pandemic budget, with the focus now shifting from temporary spending measures to building a more […]

Media release: Super fund recovery steps up pace in March

The remarkable recovery in super fund’s performance continues with another strong month of returns despite a slower vaccine rollout than many had hoped for and some regulatory uncertainty around the use of some vaccines. According to SuperRatings data, the median balanced option rose an estimated 2.0% in March, while the median growth option rose an […]

Media release: The top returning super funds of 2020

In a year defined by the global pandemic and the locking down of economies, the superannuation system faced arguably one of its toughest test in its 29-year history. Now, as super funds finalise their reporting for December 2020, the strength of superannuation’s comeback is clear. Despite the market turmoil in the first half of the […]

Media release: Super funds supporting V-shaped recovery

November was the strongest month for superannuation in 2020 and the 8th consecutive month of positive returns for members. As COVID-19 restrictions ease nation-wide and investors look forward to the approval and distribution of a vaccine, share markets globally have pushed to record highs, delivering windfall gains for super members. According to estimates from leading […]

Media release: Super recovery still underway as outlook improves

The recovery in superannuation continues as lockdown conditions gradually ease across the country and Australians prepare for a relatively normal summer, with fewer restrictions on gatherings and business operations. According to estimates from leading superannuation research house SuperRatings, the median balanced option returned 0.5% in October, while positive market movements in November point to continued […]

Media Release: Top KiwiSaver Schemes for 2021

SuperRatings has released its top-rated KiwiSaver schemes for 2021. Eight providers were awarded the ‘Platinum’ rating for 2021, with competition continuing to intensify among the Platinum and Gold bands. SuperRatings’ assessment criteria considers five key factors, including investments, fees, member servicing, scheme administration and governance. Schemes awarded a Platinum rating are well balanced across all […]

Super funds regain ground but face tough financial year end

Super funds have proven resilient to the turmoil that hit markets in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak, extending their recovery through May and early June, and are on track to finish the 2019-20 financial year down but far from out. According to estimates from leading research house SuperRatings, the median balanced option rose 2.1% […]

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