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First Super makes MySuper Top Ten
September 9th, 2019
The super regulator’s recent review of super fund performance named First Super as sixth out of 85 providers, as industry super funds continue to lead the market. Industry Super Australia (ISA) has used latest figures from the super industry regulator to rank the country’s 60 registered MySuper products – and First Super made the top […]
Don’t panic on investments
September 9th, 2019
Amid concerns about a possible recession, a share markets expert explains why now is not the time to make a panicked decision on your super investment option. Rising talks of a recession, interest rates moving towards negative territory and tumbling stock markets have given people plenty of reason to worry. However, letting the negative data […]
Keep an eye out for your annual statement
September 9th, 2019
With crediting rates for the Fund confirmed, First Super will soon be sending out your annual member statement. The pack will have full details of your super account, investment performance and insurance benefits for the 2018/19 financial year. During September, you will receive your printed statement in the mail or an e-statement by email if […]
Beat the top five barriers to saving
September 9th, 2019
Just over half of Australians aren’t saving any of their monthly income1, and five key outgoings are the main culprits. A recent survey revealed that everyday bills – rent, home loans, shopping, dining out and socialising; and school/daycare – are Australians’ top five savings barriers2. Industry super fund-owned bank ME reveals what you can do […]
Important: act now to hold on to your super
September 9th, 2019
New laws mean that if your First Super account hasn’t received a payment for 16 months and the balance is below $6,000, then we may need to transfer it to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) on 31 October. Under the Protecting Your Super Package legislation, super funds had to identify inactive low-balance inactive accounts on […]
First Super members benefit from strong long-term results
August 27th, 2019
First Super has again delivered strong long-term results for members, with an annual return for the 2018/19 financial year of 6.70% for its default option, and five and ten-year returns of 8.68% and 8.84% respectively. First Super is the industry super fund for workers in the timber, pulp and paper, and furniture and joinery industries. […]