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Media release: Super Funds Bounce Back in March

A market bounce in March has supported super fund performance, with the global economy maintaining a reasonable degree of momentum. However, inflation concerns continue to mount as consumers face cost pressures. The Reserve Bank of Australia kept rates on hold at a low of 0.1% citing ongoing inflation challenges and uncertainty due to the war […]

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Media release: Anchoring to your long-term strategy vital during market volatility

Markets continue to display volatility, with the invasion of the Ukraine heightening already elevated geopolitical tensions and supply chain pressures around the world. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option fell by 0.8% in February. However, over the financial year to date members have seen an estimated return of 1.4% for […]

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Tests of Tomorrow

We initially developed our tests of tomorrow following the Royal Commission to gain insight into the areas which may be focused on, should such an industry overhaul occur again, and we have continued to review and adjust these over time. Our suite of tests includes inactive account transfers, disclosure of fees, insurance and investment risk, […]

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Corporate Super Landscape

With stapling reducing the flow of members defaulted into employer plans, funds need to focus on their acquisition strategies in this new environment and the channels through which to obtain members including corporates, direct acquisition and external advisers.    Fees and investments continue to be key hygiene factors when selecting a default fund, we are […]

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Media release: Long-term focus needed for super

Super fund performance was impacted in January following a turbulent month for domestic and global equities, as rising inflation concerns, and looming rate hikes added to investors’ worries. Supply shortages relating to COVID-19 have put upward pressure on input costs for companies around the world. As a result, we have seen the price of goods […]

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Super Funds Deliver $400 billion Windfall to Members in 2021

Super fund performance continued to recover over the second half of 2021, with results for the 2021 calendar year indicating member accounts are likely to receive a windfall of over $400 billion. 2021 was another big year for super, with the median Balanced option seeing a return of 13.4% return for calendar year 2021 and […]

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Media Release: Despite strong equity markets, the challenge for retirees is clear

Analysis by SuperRatings has shown that paying attention to how your superannuation is invested pays dividends. SuperRatings has tracked the returns of the most common super options over the past 10 years with the results displayed in the chart below. SuperRatings Executive Director, Kirby Rappell, says “A balance of $100,000 in Nov 2011 invested in […]

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Media Release: Top KiwiSaver Schemes for 2022

SuperRatings is excited to announce its top-rated KiwiSaver schemes for 2022. The market continues to be extremely competitive, with fees and performance being key drivers of changes in ratings outcomes over the year. Eight providers were awarded a ‘Platinum’ rating for 2022. SuperRatings’ assessment criteria considers five key factors, including investments, fees, member servicing, scheme […]

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Super funds on track to deliver double-digit returns for 2021

October was another positive month for superannuation, as confidence was high, in anticipation of lockdowns lifting and the economy opening up further. According to SuperRatings’ data, the median balanced option rose an estimated 0.7% in October, with the median growth option rising by a similar amount. While the median capital stable option was flat returning […]

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Media release: Winners confirmed!

Lonsec and SuperRatings have announced the winners of this year’s Fund of the Year Awards, which were held virtually for the second year in a row. The Lonsec Manager of the Year was awarded to First Sentier Investors in recognition of their strong investment approach right across their suite of products. “First Sentier Investors has […]

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