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There has always been an element of tension between super funds and financial advisers. From the super fund’s perspective, the adviser is a possible threat to member retention and can disrupt the fund’s engagement process. For the adviser, the super fund can sometimes seem like a closed shop, unwilling to give up control of the […]
With 2019 upon us, SuperRatings shares some tips that will help get your superannuation off to a flying start in the new year. Here are the six questions we think every member should ask themselves if they want to get the most value out of their retirement savings. If you’re looking for a new year’s […]
Super members are at risk of their first annual loss since 2011, after recording a third consecutive month of negative returns in November, as market volatility continues to test global markets. The latest data from superannuation research house SuperRatings reveals a negative return of -0.6 percent in the month of November for members invested in […]
Super members have suffered their second straight month of negative returns and are now firmly in the red for the financial year as market volatility and political uncertainty weighs on market sentiment. Nonetheless, super members remain well ahead over the long term with $100,000 invested ten years ago in any number of funds still worth […]
Leading research and investment solutions house Lonsec has appointed Rob Hardy to the newly created role of Executive Director of Sales and Marketing. Mr Hardy joins Lonsec after seven years at Clime Asset Management, most recently as Chief Operating Officer, and brings over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and business leadership across a […]
Financial advisers are now able to access investment research, encompassing clients’ whole of life needs, with the announcement by Lonsec of the inclusion of superannuation fund research in its iRate platform. The research is provided by SuperRatings, Lonsec’s specialist superannuation product research team, which has provided in-depth superannuation fund benchmarking and research for over 20 […]
The SuperRatings and Lonsec Day of Confrontation 2018 may be over, but the conversation hasn’t finished. Once again, the event has sparked discussion on a range of critical issues, from the government’s view on the ‘Best in Show’ proposal to the future of financial advice and the vexed issue of licensing. Below is a selection […]
Voluntary superannuation contributions have eased slightly after approaching record highs as super members appeared to take a breather after riding the bull market of recent years. The latest data from superannuation research house SuperRatings reveals the average voluntary contribution over the course of the 2017 financial year was $1,054. This was a 10 percent decline […]
Australia’s superannuation funds have faced their first test of the financial year, with a major market selloff in October likely to put a dent in account balances. According to preliminary estimates from SuperRatings, over the period 28 September to 11 October, a typical balanced option account with a $100,000 balance will have lost $2,700. For […]
Don’t miss the premier awards night for superannuation and wealth management industries The 16th Annual SuperRatings & Lonsec Fund of the Year Awards Dinner is a must-attend black tie, gala event for the superannuation and funds management industries – and the prestigious conclusion to the SuperRatings & Lonsec Day of Confrontation. Join over 400 colleagues for an exclusive […]
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