Monthly Archives: February 2011

Tribute to industry super pioneer

One of the architects of Australia’s industry superannuation funds and the system that supports them is finally slowing down a little and leaving the industry that she has devoted much of her life to. Mavis Robertson AM retired at the … Continue reading

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3 steps to joining an Industry SuperFund

Joining an Industry SuperFund just got a whole lot easier with a new video outlining the three simple steps members need to take when it comes to selecting a fund and moving their super. The link to the new Steps … Continue reading

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AustralianSuper goes from strength to strength

Announcement of the proposed merger between Westscheme and AustralianSuper highlights the significant role Industry SuperFunds are playing in the finance industry. The $40 billion combined fund will have 1.7 million members and 150,000 employers, with one in four WA workers … Continue reading

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Stronger Super consultative group announced

Detailed work involved in implementing the Stronger Super package of reforms flowing from the Cooper Review into superannuation is about to start, with membership of the key consultative panel announced. Membership of the new Stronger Super Peak Consultative Group was … Continue reading

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Representing industry super at the FOFA consultations

A second round of public consultations by Treasury on the FOFA legislation will commence shortly and industry super funds are encouraged to maintain the pressure for introduction of the reform package by attending the upcoming information sessions. This round of … Continue reading

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