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Statement on media reports – CFMEU Construction division Victoria

July 17th, 2024

First Super is an industry super fund with roots in the paper, pulp, furniture and joinery and timber industries, and the CFMEU Manufacturing division is a shareholder which represents the best interests of workers in these industries. The Manufacturing division of the CFMEU is separate from the Construction division. The Manufacturing division has been successful in […]

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Frontier market update – May 2024

June 17th, 2024

In the Investment Market update for May, Frontier’s Senior Consultant Shahana Mukherjee talks about inflation edging higher in the US and Australia in March. Cash rates have as a result remained unchanged in both countries. The increase in inflation rates has caused the RBA to revise its inflation forecast for the end of the year […]

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Online market research survey

June 14th, 2024

It’s important for us to occasionally review our marketing activities to ensure they are being used most effectively. As part of this, we’re conducting an online market research survey through research provider, BlissPoint Research (ABN 85 591 187 589). The survey will run from Saturday 15 June to Friday 28 June 2024. The survey will […]

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Grow your retirement savings in the new financial year

May 24th, 2024

The start of the financial year 2024/25 will see some important changes to super. Here we explain how these changes could affect you, as well as how to make the most of them. Check you are getting paid 11.5% super From 1 July, your employer legally must pay 11.5% of your ordinary time earnings to […]

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Be wary of cold calls about switching your super

May 24th, 2024

The financial watchdog ASIC has issued a warning about financial services companies making unsolicited calls offering to review or switch a person’s super into another fund. In some cases, this has resulted in people being pushed into moving their super to higher-risk, lower performing super investments, and charging unnecessary fees, which can reduce your retirement […]

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Boost your super before 30 June

May 24th, 2024

With the end of the financial year approaching, it’s worth checking how you can maximise your super. The good news is, it’s not too late in the tax year to make some changes to boost your retirement savings. Here are some things you can do before June 30. Check your employer is paying compulsory super […]

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Investment myths: investing in cash is risk-free

April 18th, 2024

And some other common misconceptions about investing your super You may have heard many different beliefs about investing super from family, friends and colleagues, or in the news. Whether you are considering changing the way your super is invested, or simply want to learn more, it’s important to make sure you understand the facts, as […]

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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 […]