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Financial support beyond super
September 15th, 2020
It can be overwhelming making financial decisions right now, especially if you’re struggling with the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic. But seeking help and taking action now can go a long way to getting things under control and, eventually, back on track. Check out these websites and online tools for a helping hand: MoneySmart outlines steps you can take to look after yourself and your money, including making super and investment decisions, accessing […]
Connecting safely online
September 15th, 2020
Do you know how to spot an online scam? What about how to sell your products safely online? With more of us working from home, the eSafety Commissioner is hosting free webinar presentations on a range of topics to help Australians use the internet confidently and safely. While the webinars are primarily aimed at older Australians, anyone looking to upskill or protect […]
Investment update: 2019/20 performance
September 1st, 2020
Following months of extreme global share market volatility, First Super’s investment options, except the cash options, achieved negative earnings for the 2019/20 financial year. The Fund’s default Balanced option for accumulation members delivered an annual return of -0.95%, and the Balanced pension option returned -1.19%. The performance tables for all five investment options for the […]
Staying alert to super scammers
August 31st, 2020
The Federal Government’s consumer protection agency, ASIC, is reporting that fraudsters are contacting unsuspecting super members claiming to represent ASIC and offering to help them combine their superannuation accounts. What to look out for ASIC will never call members offering to help with consolidating (rolling in) super, and it doesn’t let anyone else act on its behalf to push financial products or services. So any call, […]
First Super marketing campaigns nominated for excellence
August 31st, 2020
First Super is a finalist in three categories at the 2020 Australian Marketing Institute Awards for Marketing Excellence. The awards, which have been running for almost 40 years, recognise organisations and individuals who have achieved extraordinary success with their marketing practices. The Fund is nominated for the following campaigns and categories: Don’t be crazy! Find your lost super – Loyalty and Retention Don’t be […]
Sign up to a super webinar in September
August 14th, 2020
With coronavirus restrictions preventing face-to-face events, our Financial Advice Team is taking our super education sessions online. We have two webinars planned for September: Planning For Retirement and Stepping Into Retirement. Planning For Retirement will take place at 4.00pm (ACST) on Tuesday 22 September. This session is always popular with members who are within 5 […]
Sign up to a super webinar
August 4th, 2020
With coronavirus restrictions preventing face-to-face events, our Financial Advice Team is taking our super education sessions online. We have two webinars planned for later this month: Planning For Retirement and Stepping Into Retirement. Planning For Retirement will take place at 3.00pm on Monday 24 August. This session is always popular with members who are within […]
Beware super cold calls
July 28th, 2020
First Super members are urged to be cautious about a new style of cold call offering help with your superannuation. If someone phones you to talk about your superannuation and they are not calling from your super fund, they may not have your best interests at heart. Our Member Services Team has received reports that […]