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Lonsec and SuperRatings are pleased to announce the nominations for this year’s Lonsec and SuperRatings Fund of the Year Awards. With 18 categories, the awards emphasise Lonsec and SuperRatings’ commitment to recognising the best providers across the managed fund and superannuation sectors. Lonsec CEO, Mike Wright, comments, ‘As the pandemic has posed ongoing challenges across […]
The assessment of performance of superannuation funds has gained traction over the past month, with the release of the government’s first superannuation performance test findings. When deciding to switch funds, it is easy to be swayed by investment returns, but there are other considerations that are as important. SuperRatings CEO Kirby Rappell says ‘Superannuation is […]
With half the country in what seems never ending rounds of lockdowns and pandemic fatigue setting in, one of the last things most Australians want to do is look at their Superannuation balances and investment options. That is, however, exactly what SuperRatings is wanting us to do, as neglecting your super or responding to short […]
The 2021 financial year saw a rapid recovery from the economic downturn, followed by ongoing growth as confidence soared on the back of the development of COVID-19 vaccines. This led to the hope of a return to a more normal lifestyle, with superannuation funds riding the market highs to deliver some of the best returns […]
Superannuation funds are under increasing pressure to drive down fees. While investment fees and costs are a key driver of the amount members pay for their superannuation, demonstrating the relationship between cost and value remains challenging. SuperRatings has analysed how investment fees have changed since 2011. The chart below shows the median annual cost for […]
Super funds set to finish the financial year on a high SuperRatings has released preliminary performance figures for superannuation fund performance for the period to 30 June 2021, with member accounts on track to balloon by over $300 billion. Though the financial year isn’t quite over yet, and all eyes are on the government’s response […]
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 […]
There has been little evolution in this area over the last 5 years; however, with the greater focus on the retirement phase by the government we believe it is time providers turned their minds to optimising outcomes for retirees and tailoring investment objectives appropriately. Camille Schmidt: Market Insights Manager – SuperRatings
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 […]
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 […]
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