Time to think ahead
Australians’ top 5 money goals for 2020, and how you can achieve them
February 26th, 2020
2020 isn’t just a new year, it’s the start of a new decade, and what better time to set some fresh financial goals? Here are the top five money resolutions for Australians in 2020 – as discovered by industry super fund-owned bank ME research – plus tips to beat the barriers that could stop you […]
Coming soon: your mid-year super update
February 26th, 2020
Now that our six-month investment returns have been confirmed, the 2019/20 mid-year statements have been produced and are scheduled to arrive in mailboxes by 1 March. This statement provides an overview of your super balance, contributions and investment returns as they stood at the halfway point of the financial year. In your statement pack, you’ll […]
Six silly season savings tips
December 17th, 2019
Australians spent around $50 billion[1] in the lead-up to Christmas last year, which means there is plenty of room to save. Here are six tips from ME on how to enjoy the fun and festivity without a New Year financial hangover. 1. Plan ahead Lists go hand in hand with Christmas, and they’re not always […]
Federal Government announces more changes to insurance inside super
December 17th, 2019
We need to share another important update on new Federal Government laws that came into effect from 1 November 2019 and which may impact you if you have insurance inside super with us or any other fund. Super account balance below $6,000? Your cover is at risk of being cancelled on 1 April 2020. Like […]
2018/19 Annual Report
December 17th, 2019
The Fund’s 2018/19 Annual Report is available online, with in-depth details on the Fund’s financials and governance. This year’s report includes: an ‘at a glance’ summary of the Fund’s deliverables during 2018/19 in-depth information and features on the Board, Executive and other individuals who take care of your Fund a breakdown of the Fund’s financials […]
Annual Members’ Meeting 2019
December 17th, 2019
First Super welcomed members and other stakeholders from across the country to its Annual Members’ Meeting on Tuesday 19 November. The Fund hosted live events at the Jasper Hotel in Melbourne and the Traralgon Greyhound Racing Club. For the first time, the event was also live streamed, so that members unable to attend in person […]
Awards success for First Super communications campaigns
December 17th, 2019
After a huge year for creative communications to our members, First Super walked away double winners at the AIST Awards for Excellence on 4 December. The Australian Institute for Superannuation Trustees (AIST) – which is the peak body for profit-to-member super funds – holds it awards program to recognise the achievements of funds like ours […]
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 […]