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First Super welcomes new Board appointment
September 5th, 2022
Ms. Casey Thompson has joined the board of First Super, replacing longstanding trustee Frank Vari. First Super CEO Bill Watson thanked Mr. Vari for his diligent service to fund members and welcomed Ms. Thompson as a Trustee. “Casey Thompson is an outstanding addition to our board and her new role demonstrates the ongoing renewal and […]
30 years of super changing lives in Coffs Harbour
July 18th, 2022
On the 30th Anniversary of Australia’s compulsory superannuation system, First Super has released data showing that its Coffs Harbour members who joined the fund in 1992 have an average account balance of $163,443 – above the national average for superannuation accounts of $106,162*. First Super comes out of the furniture, pulp and paper and timber […]
30 years of super changing lives in Latrobe Valley
July 18th, 2022
On the 30th Anniversary of Australia’s compulsory superannuation system, First Super has released data showing that its Latrobe Valley members who joined the fund in 1992 have an average account balance of $251,976 – above the national average for superannuation accounts of $106,162*. First Super comes out of the furniture, pulp and paper and timber […]
30 years of super changing lives in northern Tasmania
July 18th, 2022
On the 30th Anniversary of Australia’s compulsory superannuation system, First Super has released data showing that its northern Tasmanian members who joined the fund in 1992 have an average account balance of $172,345 – above the national average for superannuation accounts of $106,162*. First Super comes out of the furniture, pulp and paper and timber […]
30 years of super changing lives in Mt Gambier
July 18th, 2022
On the 30th Anniversary of Australia’s compulsory superannuation system, First Super has released data showing that its Mt Gambier members who joined the fund in 1992 have an average account balance of $190,277 – above the national average for superannuation accounts of $106,162*. First Super comes out of the furniture, pulp and paper and timber […]
Compulsory super transforms lives
July 4th, 2022
One in ten members of First Super who joined the fund in 1992 currently have a balance greater than $295,000. And with some of these members as young as 47, some balances at retirement are expected to exceed $1 million. On the 30th anniversary of the introduction of compulsory super payments on wages today, First […]
Michelle Boucher joins First Super as Deputy CEO
April 8th, 2021
Superannuation industry leader Michelle Boucher joins First Super this week as Deputy CEO, taking on responsibility for business development and marketing and communications functions. Previously Michelle Boucher worked in executive positions at Cbus Super, between 2013 and earlier this year. Prior to Cbus Michelle worked at Emergency Services and State Super. At Cbus Michelle held […]
First Super welcomes new Board appointments
February 26th, 2021
A new director and associate director have joined the First Super Board. They commenced their terms on 1 January this year. Anthony Pavey, who has worked for Australian Paper since 2002 and is currently the on-site Secretary of the Maryvale Sub-Branch of the Construction Forestry Maritime Mining and Energy Union (CFMMEU) Pulp & Paper Workers […]
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Frontier market update – February 2024
March 18th, 2024
Principal Consultant KC Low discusses the key developments in financial markets at the start of 2024. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) had its first meeting of the year, where the cash rate remained unchanged. Inflation is continuing to moderate but remains high. The RBA also noted that a further increase in rates cannot be […]
Mid-year investment update 2023/24
February 21st, 2024
FROM THE CEO You’re with the Best of the Best The first half of the 2023/24 financial year has seen First Super go from strength to strength. Our Growth option’s sustained performance has been recognised by Money Magazine as the Best of the Best Balanced Super Product, beating bigger funds, and demonstrating that First Super […]
Investment update – December quarter 2023
February 16th, 2024
Here’s a look at what’s been happening in investment markets recently and what it means for your superannuation. Inflation and geo-political tensions remain a core factor How quickly expectations of the financial markets can change. And then, there is always that unexpected new event which unsettles the financial markets. As inflation further slowed and economic […]
Frontier market update – January 2024
February 13th, 2024
Shahana Mukherjee, from the Capital Markets team wraps up 2023, and looks ahead to 2024. The markets finished quite strongly at the end of 2023, with inflation and interest rates continuing to be the focus. Geopolitical tensions, and concerns around the US debt ceiling negotiations impacted the markets, however global equities produced positive returns, as […]
Frontier market update – December 2023
December 22nd, 2023
In the December market update, Frontier Senior Consultant, Dr Shahana Mukherjee discusses the latest inflation rates and how this could impact the outlook for monetary policy. Inflation is moderating across most developed markets, including Australia, but the speed of the adjustment has varied. The annual inflation rate in Australia is higher, but this is also […]
Important updates at First Super
December 1st, 2023
We’re committed to putting our members first – which includes telling you when things change. This is why we’re telling you about: The changing cost of our investment options (this doesn’t come directly out of your account) and; Changes to how we allocate funds across our investment options. The costs for our investment options have […]
How our Financial Planners can help you choose an investment option
November 29th, 2023
At First Super, we offer many ways to invest your super. But you may be wondering which super investment option is best for you and whether you should choose one, or a mix. Each of First Super’s pre-mixed investment options come with different risk levels and returns. ‘One size fits all’ does not apply when […]